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Trump: I'm Prepared to Run as Independent

'Sarah Palin wants me to run,' claims the Donald

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 2, 2011 2:37 AM CDT | Updated Jun 2, 2011 5:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – Hmmm ... so that's what they were talking about. Donald Trump has flip-flopped on his presidential ambitions following his slice of pizza with Sarah Palin. Trump, who said 2 weeks ago he was choosing Celebrity Apprentice over a White House run, now says he would "absolutely" run as an independent if the Republicans end up fielding a weak candidate for president, reports the New York Daily News.

"I'd like to see what happens with the Republicans—if they get the right person. So far, I don't see it," he said, complaining about the "ridiculous timing" of the GOP's release of the Paul Ryan budget plan. "Sarah Palin wants me to run, a lot of people want me to run, and I actually think I'd be better off running perhaps as an independent," he said. Palin would "love to have me back," he claimed, although he said the two had not discussed the possibility of a Palin-Trump ticket.

Donald Trump makes a point as he walks with Sarah Palin in New York City Tuesday night.
Donald Trump makes a point as he walks with Sarah Palin in New York City Tuesday night.   (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
He's baaack.
He's baaack.   (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)
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COMMENTS
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Griffmaster_01
Jun 3, 2011 12:44 PM CDT
Donald Trump literally said on national TV that he doesn't know why there are 13 stripes on the American flag. Hmmm, something to do with the 13 colonies maybe?
cantsufferfools
Jun 2, 2011 12:03 PM CDT
Jesus, it's like Grandpa Simpson.  Trump's saying this because he just wants attention.
Twiny
Jun 2, 2011 11:32 AM CDT
I hope Trump does run as an independent. I can't think of a better way to guarantee an Obama victory in 2012. Right now, the most popular opposition candidate for President is 'None of the above'. Ya just GOTTA love it!
 

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