Trump reached peak Trumpness during his speech today. Here are the 11 best moments.

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At Donald Trump's campaign rally in Bluffton, South Carolina, today, things got a little, well, crazy, if you will. Here are the best moments:

1. On John McCain's comments about Trump's followers being "crazies": "I know crazies. I know crazies."

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3. On getting criticized for donating to Democrats: "Of course I do."

4. On fellow GOP 2016 contender Sen. Lindsey Graham: "I watched this idiot Lindsey Graham on TV today and he says I'm a jackass." Trump then proceeded to read Graham's personal phone number on air and encourage the audience to "try it."

5. Then this happened:

6. On Twitter and Facebook: "It's like owning a newspaper without the losses."

7. On his lead in the polls: "Faster than scheduled."

8. On his personality: "I'm trying to be nice. I'm working hard to be nice."

9. On the crowd: "You're all retired as hell and rich."

10. Tangent: "I like the Saudis, they're very nice."

11. On his billions: "When I say I'm worth $10 billion, I'm not saying that to brag. Who cares? Who cares?"

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.