Donald Trump Says He's Seriously Considering Running For President

Real estate mogul Donald Trump said on Tuesday's edition of "Morning Joe" on MSNBC that he's "absolutely thinking about" making a bid for the White House in 2012.

The same day, Trump told Fox News that if he were to mount a presidential campaign he'd run as a Republican.

"I'm totally being serious because I can't stand what's happening to the country," said the New York-based businessman to the network. "I am being serious about it. I've been asked for years to do it. And I had no interest. This is the first time I am -- at least I'm considering it."

Trump stressed that while he's thinking about running for president, it's premature to say whether or not he'll bite the bullet in the end.

CNN reported earlier this week:

Trump is making clear he had nothing to do with a mysterious poll in New Hampshire that, accordant to TIME Magazine, asked Granite State voters about a potential Trump presidential bid.

"I never heard of this poll but I'm anxious to find out what it says. I do not know about a poll taken in New Hampshire," Trump said Monday on CNN's "American Morning."

Trump reiterated to Fox News that he played no role in generating the study; however, he did call the results it produced "amazing." He signaled he thinks he may just be the right person to takeover the White House, saying, "I think my whole life has sort of been about finesse when you get right down to it."

WATCH: Donald Trumps Talks 2012 On MSNBC's 'Morning Joe'

Comments

[Machiventa68]

09:17 PM on 11/08/2010

The Donald as President with his daughter sitting there beside him firing people right and left: Sounds good. There's only one problem the Donald would have to overcome. Most people think he's a total jerk and would never vote for him. Plus his comb over would need some work, but that could be arranged. Look for him to run.

[allengoldchain]

01:32 PM on 11/08/2010

I will vote for Donald only if his first ad starts with "You are Fired" hahah

[Jack Cox]

12:18 PM on 11/08/2010

Trump actually might have a shot, I mean he's not a Social Extremist, he actually would be palatable to moderate voters. He's not completely crazy.

[Peter Combs]

01:44 AM on 11/07/2010

hey the guy is an expert at being bankrupt....right man for the right times....!

[allengoldchain]

01:33 PM on 11/08/2010

Yes here years of pulling out of being bankrupt would be a definite asset to this country seeing that Obama is going to continue borrowing more and more from China and the Fed is going to continue printing "play money" to by bonds.

[ideasmatter]

06:09 PM on 11/06/2010

That would be really fun! I can't wait. This news item made my day.

[floridaray]

03:33 PM on 11/06/2010

I think he meant another reality show

[PHILVflorida]

03:12 PM on 11/06/2010

Another fool in the race, when does he stop talking to the press.

[axt113]

12:46 PM on 11/06/2010

Good, anything to hurt the GOP field for 2012

[TheNewShadeofBlue]

05:16 AM on 11/06/2010

This guy won't run. He doesn't have the stomach for facing the real voting public.

[Algonquin]

12:08 PM on 11/05/2010

That thing on top of his head could be his running mate.

[OneTop]

03:31 PM on 11/03/2010

Intellectually bankrupt
Morally bankrupt
Financially bankrupt

Yeah, the Donald has so much to offer ....

[DaveAscone]

04:11 AM on 10/10/2010

HAA! .......Donald Trump for President huh? ....I can't wait. Who is he going to nominate for Vice President, Joan Rivers?

[rebel9999]

04:29 PM on 10/07/2010

Who better than Trump? We'll need him to handle the negotiations after Obama files Chapter 11 for the United States. The credit card is getting maxed out. We are already bankrupt. Trump is the perfect candidate to replace the Big Spender.

[seakat]

12:23 PM on 10/16/2010

Did you conveniently forget that Trump filed for bankruptcy himself?

[montn2]

03:51 PM on 10/07/2010

Just when I thought the rethugs could not get any crazier, along comes this dope on a rope.....

[Huan Thanh Nguyen]

02:05 PM on 10/07/2010

Donald Trump? A name that has been rejected by the real riches and "Cultured" people in America. That's why he need to make so much "noises" for his revenge......"Empty Can makes noises".
If you keep quiet like all the other "millionaires" Donald, you will get more respect!
Other millionaires, they work TO SERVE Humanity. While you are making money on other people's losing their money in your casinos.

[seakat]

12:28 PM on 10/16/2010

He can't get over the fact that he still has to put his pants on the same way the rest of us do - one pant leg at a time.