Story highlights "The Republican Convention was far more interesting," Trump tweeted

"I've liked both shows," he said midweek about the conventions

Washington (CNN) Donald Trump said he did not produce the Republican National Convention but just "showed up for the final speech," distancing himself from how he previously characterized his relationship to the event.

"I didn't produce our show -- I just showed up for the final speech on Thursday," he told The New York Times in an interview.

The former reality show star also spoke favorably of his rival's convention, saying in the interview, published Wednesday, "I've liked both shows."

Going into last week's GOP convention, Trump promised fame and "something different."

"I'm thinking about getting some of the great sports people I know, who like me a lot," Trump said at a June rally in Richmond, Virginia.

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