Donald Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE said late Wednesday that members of the Never Trump movement just didn't understand him.

"These people were angry. They didn't even know me. I never met them," the president-elect said during a fundraiser at the National Portrait Gallery, according to a video of the event obtained by Axios.

"They're really right now on a respirator," he continued.

"And we actually do have some Never Trumpers that are fantastic people. They just didn't understand me."

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During the presidential campaign, many people joined the Never Trump movement, speaking out against Trump and orchestrating efforts to derail the president-elect.

People who were part of this movement said they would not vote for Trump and warned of the dangers of a Trump presidency.

Since Trump's victory, some who were part of the Never Trump movement and spoke our strongly against Trump have since congratulated the president-elect or have had talks about administration positions.