Martin Shkreli: I'll Vote Trump With a 'Gun to my Head'

Business executive Martin Shkreli is backing away from his support of Donald Trump, saying Monday night he would only vote for the real estate mogul if "someone put a gun to my head and made me vote."

Shkreli, whom Trump once called a "spoiled brat," said last week he supports Trump over Democrat Hillary Clinton. On Memorial Day, however, the former CEO of two pharmaceutical companies said he "would never vote for Trump."

I like humor that makes you think. Or in the case of media, not think and publish whatever you want. I would never vote for Trump.

— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) May 30, 2016

If someone put a gun to my head and made me vote, I would vote Trump over Hillary. This year I am abstaining in protest of crap candidates.

— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) May 30, 2016

If you think thats an endorsement, knock yourself out. Write a story bout how most hated guy (who can't find someone who hates him) likes DT

— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) May 30, 2016

Shkreli drew criticism last year when he raised the price of a critical, life-saving drug to treat cancer and AIDS from $1,700 per bottle to $75,000. He is currently in a legal battle over fraud charges stemming from his time as a hedge fund manager. He is the co-founder of the MSMB Capital Management hedge fund.

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