Rick Perry, Donald Trump Meet In New York City

Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry met with Donald Trump at Jean-Georges, an upscale restaurant in New York City, on Wednesday night, according to multiple reports.

Prior to the meeting, Trump spokesman Michael Cohen told CBS News and National Journal, "It’s obviously about the presidency" and added, "Everyone wants Mr. Trump’s support."

Just weeks after the Texas governor announced his candidacy for president of the United States last month, Trump said during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" that Perry has called him and that they've "had great conversations." The real estate mogul added at the time, "I'm sort of proud of him."

CBS News reports that when asked how Wednesday night's meeting went, Trump said, "Excellent, excellent." Perry also signaled that it went well and suggested that Trump "knows his restaurants."

Before the pair met, Trump came to Perry's defense when it comes to where the Texas governor stands on contentious political issues during an appearance on CNN:

On the executive order Perry signed requiring a vaccine for girls in Texas schools that guards against HPV, a virus that can cause cervical cancer, Trump said he’s “not sure if [Perry] would have done it again,” and the Texas chief executive “made a poignant statement, that he believes in saving lives,” when he spoke of the decision during CNN’s Tea Party Republican Debate Monday.

Trump also signaled he sees no problem with Perry's characterization of Social Security as a "Ponzi scheme."

Earlier this year, Trump opted against running for the Republican presidential nomination after sparking speculation that he could jump into the GOP primary mix. More recently, however, he's teased that it's still possible he could mount a campaign as an independent candidate.

Below, video of what Trump had to say on CNN.

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Comments

[4RealBill]

11:33 PM on 09/19/2011

Rick Perry visited Donald Trump and now Mitt Romney is on his way, all I can say is, Rush Limbaugh put some lotion your butte because they are puckering up and heading your way next!!!

[norepublicanleftbehind]

05:58 PM on 09/18/2011

I can hardly wait for the SNL skit and new Ben and Jerry's flavor.

[Artos]

06:28 PM on 09/19/2011

You think they'll call it Trumperry?

[mrfairoaks]

01:45 AM on 09/18/2011

It really cracks me up when peoplr like paul 400 try to make a case for giving into the devil. We all know what Jesus sayed about rich men. Hey Paul 400 ! I hope you like it really hot..... because your going to BURN !

[mrfairoaks]

02:18 AM on 09/18/2011

Opps That is said sbout rich nen. And people. Devil lovers make me mad !

[tptm]

07:14 PM on 09/17/2011

Trump is as narcisistic as one can get, Perry dosn't really have a good reputation, I was just in Texas and when I ask them what they thought of him their respose wasn't so great 6 ouy ot 6 peoplew in diferent gender and age groups. What thats says is he may be Giuliani with a big hat.........

[john rajah]

07:05 PM on 09/17/2011

Run,Donald,Run

[DeeFromTheD]

11:24 AM on 09/17/2011

Trump says he had dinner with Jim Perry. LOL, this is a circus. He doesn't even know his name.

[torgman3]

08:45 PM on 09/17/2011

Maybe he thought it was Steve Perry for Journey.

[onlyaquarterdelusional]

11:00 AM on 09/17/2011

Ground shaking meeting I think not.
Perry is looking to gather the support of the 'Trump can fix the country because look how rich he is crowd'. Trump as usual was seeking free publicity as the appetizer while the real meal probably consisted of garnering Perry's support for a Texas taxpayer funded subsidy for a future 'The Most Beautiful Golf Resort in the World' project where aside from the taxpayers picking up a large share of the cost, other peoples money is invested while Trump gets paid for putting the overrated 'Trump Brand' on the project. The campaign money machine behind Perry loves the system of corporate welfare that Perry is a willful part of so it is really an easy sell for the king of self bloviating wingbags.

[Tom Servo]

10:20 PM on 09/16/2011

That must have been some conversation. Can you imagine?

[Hrover]

02:28 PM on 09/16/2011

Another free lunch. Who cares

[robert horwitz]

10:44 AM on 09/16/2011

It comes as no surprise to me that Rick Perry and Donald Trump would get together. These two guys are each about as selfish and self absorbed as it is possible to get. Maybe they are getting together to form the (Nudniks Club).

[torgman3]

10:04 AM on 09/16/2011

Stop treating Trump like he's some kind of kingmaker.

[Sundae Driver]

07:16 AM on 09/16/2011

Ah...the meeting of the minds.

[General Public]

05:21 AM on 09/16/2011

Now that they're both going on this romantic date in New York City, I'm sure they'll both be happy to know that same-sex marriage is legal in New York State. I wish them a long and happy same-sex marriage!

[AngrymanT]

12:45 PM on 09/16/2011

They aren't in a "BROmance are they? LMBAO

[norepublicanleftbehind]

06:00 PM on 09/18/2011

OMG-Love it! Flash mob worthy!

[vonwoomer]

04:31 AM on 09/16/2011

I noticed my comment about Perry's views are "pending comment". Did I go too far mentioning our Country was founded on Judeo-Christian values on this site? How horribly true of me.

[torgman3]

09:52 AM on 09/16/2011

No, just horribly presumptuous.

[onlyaquarterdelusional]

10:19 AM on 09/17/2011

Not exactly. Not even close. It's more like how horribly ignorant of you.

"I am for freedom of religion and against all maneuvers to bring about a legal ascendancy of one sect over another."
- Thomas Jefferson

I think Jefferson's word carries more wieght than the know nothing bobbleheads who spew the nonsense of which you speak.

[4thefree]

12:44 AM on 09/18/2011

Libs - the Masters of Spin.

[vonwoomer]

03:37 AM on 09/16/2011

Judging by the nasty comments this time of morning...the "rats" are out in plenty.