The presumptive GOP presidential nominee has been under fire for saying earlier this week that there was something “very fishy” about the death of Vince Foster.

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Top Democrats have rebuked Trump for conspiracy mongering, and CNN anchor Jake Tapper has called the remarks “shameful.”

Speaking Thursday at a press conference in North Dakota, Trump said his initial remarks tying the Clintons to Foster’s death was merely speculation offered on a whim after a reporter asked him about it.

“A question was asked of me,” he said. “What do you think about Vince Foster? I really know nothing about the Vince Foster situation and I haven’t known anything about it. Somebody asked me the question the other day and I said that a lot of people are very skeptical as to what happened and how he died. I know nothing about it.”

Pressed on whether it was an issue he’d raise again, Trump said he wouldn’t — unless new information were uncovered.

“I think it’s something that frankly unless some evidence to the contrary on what I’ve seen comes up, I don’t think it’s something that shouldn’t be a part of the campaign,” Trump said.

“But again — if you people reveal something to me I’ll answer it.”