Trump Card? The Donald Now Says He’s Not Ruling Out 2012 Run
- Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:42am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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It was just last week that Donald Trump ruled out a run for president in 2012. At the time he said he‘s a businessman and he’s not ready to leave the private sector. But was that really the truth?
Apparently not.
On “Fox and Friends” this morning, Trump appeared for his weekly call-in and began handicapping the potential candidates. As you’ll see at about 1:45 below, he quickly starts lamenting the GOP field. Shortly after, he drops this bombshell after Brian Kilmeade asks if Trump is not ruling out a “late entry” into the race:
“I would not rule it out, no. I would not rule it out. I said I wouldn’t do it, I said I probably, you know– in so many different respects I see what’s going on. I can’t rule out anything. The country is so important, it’s so vital that we choose the right person. And at this moment I don’t see that person.”
See for yourself below:
The comments raise many questions, mainly: Is Trump really serious, or is this a media stunt to keep his name in the headlines?
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Comments (192)
flsnipe
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:11pmArrogant SOB ! Made me sick to watch fox and friends Blowing him this morning!
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:40pmfox and friends dose Porn eck I‘m glad i didn’t watch the video
Report Post »CARBON HOG
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:10pmyou blew it Donny, now go away……
Report Post »Reavist
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:28pmagree!
Report Post »JQPublic
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:08pmAlthough I would not vote for him I hope Trump stays active in the process. He is raising issues and saying things that other career politicians wont talk about. When was there a campaign that talked about our debt to China, or all the money we give away around the world to people who want to see us dead, or the needless loss of life of our troops around the world. His comments force the other candidates to respond, even if it is in politician double talk. I would rather they keep sticking the microphone in his face and him not officially running. I too wonder if he is running a stealth operation to get Obama re-elected. With him in the race as a Republican we will get Romney as a candidate who in my opinion will be more of the same. While we may not crash as quickly as we would with a second term from Obama I don’t think he has what it takes to right the ship.
Report Post »A Herman Cain / Ron Paul ticket would really be inspirational.
Your Classic Xac
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:05pmwonder if obama i mean lucky charmed…will play on trumps course
Report Post »Khedewia
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:04pmFlaky.
Report Post »islandlady
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:02pmFlip Flopping to control the line up?
Report Post »Outlaw_Josey_Wales
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:02pmDonald Trump, get on your horse and ride off into the sunset and don’t come back.
Report Post »JoeyBagaDonuts
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:14amI don’t get all the hatred of Trump, I like him. He‘s the only one who is telling the working guy he’s going to bring our jobs back from China, he’s going to bring the price of gas down and he won’t steal all the money that was confiscated from the working people of this country for Social Security to get the country out of dept.
WAKE UP AMERICA
Report Post »ConservativeFeminist
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:02pm~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Message to Donald Trump,
PLEASE demand Obama produce the PAPER copy of his original long form BC for expert validation.
PLEASE start educating people about the questions regarding Obama’s Social Security number.
We need PATRIOTS like yourself to demand answers (whether you run for President or not) !
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Report Post »starman70
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:43pmThat’s what I meant by my earlier answer to another post. Donald, don’t run but keep rocking the boat – - – both parties need that!
Report Post »conservativeheeler
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:02pmTrump has been hanging out with Brett Favre
Report Post »MinutemanOnTheBorder
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:00pmhttp://www.americanborder.blogspot.com for unfiltered news and info on the border from those of us who volunteer to secure it and from the locals who live it everyday!!
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:20pmI live in Arizona and I would like to personally thank you for your commitment to helping to keep our country safe. I get so angry when the minutemen are falsely accused by politicians and media of being gun toting killers running wild on the border attacking poor defensless Mexicans. I am proud to support and defend the Minutemen.
Report Post »ozzie
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:58amWho cares? Go away…
Report Post »kschmud
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:56amDouche Bag
Report Post »Freedom1984
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:55amAt first I actually thougth Trump might do some good, shake things up a little. Get people thinking. Now this????
What the heck. Talk about flip-floping. If he can’t even decide if he is going to run…can you imagine what other things he would flip-flop on??????
Report Post »NC
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:52amOriginally Trump was going to announce his decision during the live season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice. There were a couple of shows that were accelerated episodes, i.e. two back to back challenges and firings.
At the time, I thought he was trying to hurry up and finish the show so he could announce. He did announce before the finale he was OUT. Now he may be IN.
He’s simply after the publicity and would not want the pay cut. Much like Sarah Palin, they are better off helping the party by staying out of Washington.
NC (pleased to see John Rich won last night)
Report Post »oldasdirt
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:51amHey Trump,,dont run,,and dont back anyone either.Just go away.
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:54amAgreed.
Report Post »usconcerned
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:51amIt is increasingly clear that Donald Trump is in Obama’s camp. He wats to run as independent, split conservative votes, and make Obama 2nd term president. How much money will he get for this?
Report Post »patjr1124
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:28pmNo doubt in my mind. Trump spews his BS as Sarah Palin pops out in the polls again. Oh the Left is so sooooooo afraid of her. And Trump is the guinea pig. No shame in this guy.
Report Post »attleboro
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 7:34pmRight…
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:50amYour fired!
Report Post »Mandors
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:49amWe’ve already done the “depends on what your definitions of ‘is’ is” President, and we now have a President who does not know what “1967 border” means.
Our mealy mouthed dance card is full, Donny. Stay in NY.
Report Post »NSDQ
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:48amHang it up Donald nobody likes a waffle
Report Post »Hephzibah
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:09pmAre you sure? Voters have elected Dem wafflers for the last 20-some years. Trump apparently runs with the same moral compass. If ya can‘t beat ’em at their cheatin’ game, ya might as well join ‘em. I wish he’d go away and leave us alone.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:46amPlease, Trump.
Report Post »Shut up and go away!
half pint
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:03pmI second that-please just GO AWAY
Report Post »starman70
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:40pmDonald, please don’t run BUT keep rocking the boat. BOTH parties need that!
Report Post »adouglass1
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:46amThis guy!!!
Report Post »TMACK
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:46amOh My Geeze – do NOT run Donald.
Report Post »glassbeadlady
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:59pmDon’t run Trump, but, keep asking the hard questions and tick-off obama even more. Cain 2012!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:46amTrump can’t afford a politicians pay and bureaucracy.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:43amOh boy; it’s getting old Donald.
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:54amHe is an attention whore. No matter what he decides, the cat is out of the bag, he’s not a serious contender.
Report Post »mom4times
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:58amI agree…..enough already……Guess he doesn’t “know when to fold em”
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:43amEnough or in or out , what is this ?
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:48amFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Trump’s ridiculous. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/05/donald-trump-announces-he-will-not-run.html
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:49am…… curiouser & curiouser …..
Report Post »Ballgame
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:52amTrump just wants the ratings. Herman Cain 2012!
Report Post »Cymry
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:00pmJerome Corsi = modern day Bob Woodward. The best is yet to come ;)
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:02pmShades of Ross Perot,I’m in ,I’m out ,I’m back in. We need serious candidates, not whim candidates.
Report Post »LastCallForEmpathy
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:02pmThis guy has got to be a plant for the current administration…
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:03pmWho does he think he is, Brett Favre?
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:04pmHey Trump Put your time and $$$ behind West and Cain!!!!
Report Post »D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:09pmNo way I’m paying any attention to this sideshow guy… he’s not a true conservative anyway, and this kind of grandstanding I find to be quite annoying!
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LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:25pmRump is just doing this to keep his name in the news …he loves the attention
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:27pmApparently he discovered that he didn’t discredit the Right enough the first time.
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:27pmThere is a person out there that would give up the chance for 60 million per year for two years to do the work of the people over their own greed to make money. Trump IS NOT that person.
Report Post »101
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:41pmAs Trump said “we cannot afford to lose this election” and he goes on to state “the right person could win this election & he doesn’t see it” I agree, I do not see anyone in the lineup that can beat BO.
West, Trump somebody needs to step-up that can WIN this election or America will be reduced to a second rate third world Country under BO’s rule.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:06pmI think Donald sees that really only Palin is viable, and most of us would not vote for her. So, he’s doing the smart thing and waiting it out. There’s certainly no rule that I am aware of that states potential candidates cannot change their minds either way.
Seriously, I can’t believe you people rate any of the current candidates higher than Trump because the only difference between all of them is that Trump understands how to get results – for many, many, many years. Every other announced candidate can match his ego, but back up their words with as much production as Trump.
I think it’s comical how many of us believe Trump is not a “serious” or “viable” candidate – considering there aren’t really any at this point. Every candidate we have is either a RINO that won’t get crap done, or is incapable of getting crap done. It’s a joke and Obama will walk away with re-election as a result.
Report Post »coladude
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:20pmSee he just wants publicity.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:30pmThe GOP was frantic to hear that Mitch Daniels is not running…NOW WHAT? Is that the reason Donald is flip flopping?
Report Post »Susan Harkins
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:31pmGo away, Trump.
Take your DNC bribe $ with you.
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:34pmWell, my guy’s out, and I’ve changed my mind about Newt. I’m actually very grateful to Newt for revealing himself so early in the running, thereby relieving me of great embarrassment.
After carefully examining the likely performance and viability of the present and potential candidates, I’ve concluded that T-Paw will likely be my guy. I also predict that Gov. Huckabee and Chuck Norris will endorse him.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:39pmMaybe, no, won’t rule it out. C’mon Trump, make up your mind.
Report Post »lionB
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:41pmTrump is in with Obama. That entire thing with the certificate is all a dog and pony show. Imelt and GE gave “the donald” another 60 million dollar season to shut up.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:44pmRevere1
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:48am
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Trump’s ridiculous
I believe the CORRECT quote is: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…uh…won’t get fooled again.”
Report Post »I wish “The Donald” would go away. Too many people ARE fooled by his talk and popularity, and I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief when he announced he wasn’t running. Same with Huckabee. These are not the right men for this job.
Thankfully the right man has announced and is growing in popularity in a HUGE way, no thanks to Mornin’ Joe…
That’s how they say it in Texas anyway…lol
anOpinion
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:47pmHe’s not running. Period.
He said this so his voice and opinions will carry more weight during the campaign, nothing else.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:50pmThere is NO reason for TRUMP to want to be PRES. other than helping our country. HE doesn’t need fame, he doesn’t need $ and he doesn’t need power. HE’S like a lot of us…he simply LOVES this country and all that it stands for and we know it’s worth fighting (hard) for.
I think once he hears HERMAN CAIN, he’ll relax. I hope it’s PALIN/CAIN and ask TRUMP to be SEC. of COMMERCE; JOHN BOLTON as SOS…
PS; wanna know WHY the bloody State Department is so bloody liberal? It’s because all of the DEM. Past Presidents appoint people to these GOV. Dept. and THOSE DEMS NEVER LEAVE. 85% OF THE GOV. OFFICES ARE FILLED WITH DEMS… PUBS COME/SERVE/LEAVE BUT NOT THESE DEMS. PALIN AND CAIN CAN CLEAN HOUSE. (AND SENATE AND THAT DEFILED WHITE HOUSE!)
I encourage TRUMP to keep speaking out…loud and often.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:00pmHuckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:34pm
After carefully examining the likely performance and viability of the present and potential candidates, I’ve concluded that T-Paw will likely be my guy. I also predict that Gov. Huckabee and Chuck Norris will endorse him.
I agree that Tim Pawlenty is a VERY strong conservative, and has run his very liberal state of Minnesota to a T. But I agree with critics that he doesn’t have the “it” to be elected POTUS. He would be my favorite choice in the field for VP, and could advise Herman Cain VERY well on how to put his business skills on such a high political level. I believe Mr. Cain is the BEST true leader in the field, and would know how to surround himself with the absolute best cabinet possible to fix the overwhelming problems that we face. He knows the value of smart, innovative advisors, and knows how to assimilate all the information and make sound descisions as a leader.
Report Post »He DID turn Godfathers from a big loser to a rediculously successful business.
And correct me if I’m wrong, but hasn’t Trump declared bankrupcy before?
Pres: Herman Cain
VP: Tim Pawlenty
SECDEF: Allen West
SECSTATE: John Bolton
SECTRES: Ron Paul (or FED chair…for irony purposes)
IRS…leader… Michelle Bauchman (She is a tax lawyer by trade)
Chief of Staff: Newt Gingrich (maybe the smartest man in consideration, his knowlege and advice would be invaluable to ANY President)
Tell me what I’ve missed…
hauschild
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:08pmMySacredHonor:
If Pawlenty ends up being “the guy”, we’re screwed. Obama will walk away with a re-election.
If Pawlenty wins, we‘re screwed because he doesn’t pack the mettle, and will be run over by the media and the boorish democrats.
I’m telling you people that we need to rally around “the right” candidate. One that really ****** people off and one that actually embraces it. Then, one that is like one of us in terms of everyday behaviors, attitudes and outlook. And, one that wasn’t born and bred to be a politician, yet one with some experience in the political realm. It’s Palin. It has to be Palin.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:23pmPass .. Mr. Trump ..
Report Post »Louie Louie the Progressive
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:25pmRun Donald…………………Please Run!
Run Donald…………………Please Run!
Run Donald…………………Please Run!
Run Donald…………………Please Run!
Report Post »Domin0z
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:29pmYes! Herman Cain it is!!!
Report Post »machgun
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:31pmI believe and have believed from the beginning Donald Trump is a spoiler
Report Post »BocaBaby
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:36pmTrump is STILL-at least so far that has what it takes to (a) beat obummer AND (b) fix the problems……only Palin comes close.
I find it dissapointing that he dropped out, but I think it is likely he will jump back it. He understands how to strike when the iron is hot, and knows that unless there is truly a heavy weight that can win and do the job, then his risk is worth saving this nation.
Look, he is not stupid-he signed a deal for 120M that he can back out of in a few months if he so desires, and still rake in the $$$$$……all of you haters can think it is ridiculous, but I call it business saavy……and you probably would take the 120 million al
PLEASE TRUMP WE NEED YOU…….
TRUMP 2012
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:49pmIf I was forced to vote right now…Herman Cain……but thats not saying much since it seems EVERYONE is too damn wishy washy at the moment….kind of reflective of the Republican party!!! Of course, Mickey Mouse looks more promising than another 4 years of the “man-child” Obama dumb dumb!
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 3:43pmDonald, we love the show, but you’re no Herman Cain.
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 3:48pmMy sacred honor,
Like your ticket. All Sarah to Energy and it’s got my vote. Do LOVE West!!
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 3:54pmAdd Sarah
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 4:24pmgrandma7
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 3:48pm
My sacred honor,
Like your ticket. All Sarah to Energy and it’s got my vote. Do LOVE West!!
NOOOO! Al Gore as Sec Energy…
Report Post »Richard Trumka as Sec labor
Maxine Watters: Sec Interior
Snuffleufagus: Sec Education
And all my toy army men from when I was 6 as Sec homeland security
THAT is a complete ticket!
six6six
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 4:46pmI think he should run. It would be like a free stimulus program for comedians.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:11pmTrump is the best candidate the Democrats have, next to Palin.
Report Post »scottie1321
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:21pmThe Republicans had better start appreciating their resources. Donald is not going to run. That has always been obvious. He played a very important role. He took that stupid birth certificate off the table, put Obama on the defense in doing it, and made Obama look weaker in the process. He was a valuable asset. That birth certificate was going to be a thorn in the side of the GOP. This is the most important election ever and we conservatives better get on the same page. We can landslide Obama in 2012. That will be a mandate to shove the far left back down the gopher hole. One man can do this.
Herman Cain in 2012.
If you haven’t heard him yet, listen to him. Everyone that hears him gets excited about him. We have not had a candidate like that in decades.
Listen to him and find links at my blog.
And those, “He supported TARP/Bailouts and he was on that crooked Federal Reserve” people need to investigate fully What he has said about all three are clear, precise, and are acceptable answers to this critic of all three.
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GETLIFE
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 5:22amHe would be a great addition to the campaign! The media campaign slimyness is already starting, and he is the ONLY one I know who can deal with the nastiness as it should be dealt with. Everybody else feels they have to play by the rules imposed by the liberal media. (And no, apparently Allen West is NOT running, which says a lot about him whether he wants it to or not….)
If only to set another example/ another tone with the media, Trump would be utterly useful.
And what’s so wrong with a shrewd international businessman as a leader? There may be some great candidates among the political intellectuals, but hey, isn’t that what we have now? Ain’t no garantee for a GOOD President.
Some say that for Trump, it’s all about the publicity. Well anyone who thinks it’s about anything else for any other declared candidate is sorely mistaken. Publicity is the name of the game from here on out –for everybody. Obama will not be running on intellectual politics–and he will beat anyone who does not have more than “policy-speech” to go on.
Report Post »Jackers
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 6:19amAnd I would agree with the Donald… I am not impressed with any of the presidential contenders at this point except for Ron Paul, who doesn’t have a chance…
We need a fresh, new and dynamic contender who can fire up the base with courage, knowledge, experience, communication skills and a solid love for America, her people and her liberties.
I have yet to see someone that I can truly get behind; and if we don’t find someone to get behind soon, Barack Obama will win a second term, and we’ll all be doomed…
Report Post »Paratrooper
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 6:39amSounds Like Ross Perot 2.0.
Trump is a attention whore. He’ll milk this a long as possible.
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 6:54amBoo Hoo Hoo, Woe is me, I need more money. I’m not rich enough ….‘ I’m not ruling 2012 out” Yeah Donald Chump, we just ruled YOU out , Now STFU and go play Apprentice ….
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 8:44pmTrump is waiting for Obama to give him some more marching orders.
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