(CNN) – Donald Trump, whose flirtations with a presidential bid continue, says he has special experience dealing with Libyan leader Moammer Gadhafi.
Speaking on Fox News Monday, Trump says he has more of a track record than anyone in the Republican presidential field when it comes to dealing with foreign leaders and dignitaries: "I sell them real estate for tremendous amounts of money. I mean, I've dealt with everybody."
Trump, who has said he will decide on a presidential bid by June, said he is particularly happy with the fact he "screwed" Gadhafi on a past real estate deal.
"I rented him a piece of land. He paid me more for one night than the land was worth for two years, and then I didn't let him use the land," Trump boasted. "That's what we should be doing. I don't want to use the word 'screwed', but I screwed him."
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So Trump's answer to international relations is to screw them over and brag about it?? Well what makes anyone believe that he won't screw the American people over if it suits him? It's ALL about Donald in Trumpland.
Donald Trump sounds like the perfect president! Imagine the State of the Union address that freak would throw down. He would complete the destruction of America's already tarnished image. Talk about a pending nuclear meltdown.
...as every person who's done business with Trump is now running to their financial people to see if they too, were given the same treatment.
This idiot must know that international politics is more than cheating uninformed buyers of US real estate from other countries. it is diplomatically dealing with world leaders and be successful. We do not need cheats in the oval office.
So, we're supposed elect a guy who likes to brag about making shady real estate deals? I'm not impressed.
So we are to believe this is the kind of man who will lead us truthfully and be upfront?
Shows no ethics and he wants to be a world leader based on lies and deception?
Say anything to get the sale?? The "sale' being presidnet? Shows alot about this guys character
So what Trump is saying is that he's a liar and cheater???
We knew that already, but thanks for backing us up Donald....moron...
That sounds really Presidential, Donald! By the way, you wonder why Obama is not remember from kindergarten- I'll bet you are remembered as the obnoxious jerk that you have always been!
Donald, show us your building permit. Hah, I thought so.
So, we can say that Trump does business with DICTATORS and Terrorrists
Mr. Trump, I say these words, "SO??". That was a real estate deal. What the hell does that have to do with foreign policy. BTW – I didn't see anyone call our Mr. Trump when he said, he'd tax the imports from China heavily. Does anyone realize that would lead to higher prices?? American's didn't want to pay higher prices for American goods. Why would they pay higher prices for Chinese goods. This guy may be a great buinessman (remember some businesses went bankrupt:-), but he's not the guy for the presidency.
Presidential timber? I don't think so.
Does this guy have a point?
If he could "screw Gadafi" He could screw the American since his primary motive seems to be making a profit. As far as I'm concerned,cheating somebody on a real estate deal even some one as despicable As Quadafi is nothing to brag about.
Is this supposed to be some kind of basis for president? Your ability to screw people over?
So "The Donald" admits to:
1. Charging highly inflated amounts for real estate
2. Contracting with a known despot/tyrant
3. Breaking said contract
4. Grand theft (in that he didn't return the extravagantly high amount he charged for the rental of the land).
And on top of that he seems pretty proud of it?
My common sense is tingling.
Do we want him anywhere near the whitehouse?
"That's what we should be doing. I don't want to use the word 'screwed', but I screwed him."
Just what we need, someone that screws over people he doesn't like....
Particularly like his suggestion to tax ALL imports from China....AKA.....tax everything us "non-wealthy" folks have to purchase from Wal-Mart....
this just goes to show Donald trump is a CHEAT!
Now Mr Trump, tell us how many americans have you screwed over?
Comparing real estate deals to inter-governmental diplomacy is as ridiculous as Trump's hairstyle.
That's a quality we want in a President... Screwing people. We've had too many of those type of politicians, thank you.
Great! Mr. Trump sharing his idea of ethical behavior and excusing it because of who he "dealt" with: a first class scumbag screwing a low class scumbag….
Shady business deals are not a good way of presenting yourself to the public when you are seeking the highest office in the land. The last thing we need is a crook/con-man in the Oval Office.
No, Mr. Trump, you're a crook. And if you think running a country is about being a crook, think again. Remember Nixon?
The golden wigged boy is just itching to get his hands on the U.S. Treasury so he can screw the rest of us also,pass out what little is left to all of his competent,productive,exceptional, criminal corporate brethren who are doing a heckuva job creating jobs and stimulating the economy.
They're sitting on $2.5 Trillion and doing everything in their power to make sure that the economy continues to stumble along in hopes of making Americans so desperate that they will work for 3rd world wages and adopt 3rd world living standards, also hoping to get more wealthy republicans elected to help enslave working Americans by undermining Americans and especially President Obama.
Considering the loud mouth coward's stellar record at various military academies, even marching cadets through New York,like bush,cheney,bolton, and limbaugh, who want and wanted to rule the country,he apparently decided that defending your country was for the "little people", and avoided any type of military service during 10 years of war, wonder how he did that ?
He does have one thing in his favor, he has plenty of experience filing for bankruptcy and stiffing his creditors, maybe he can just stiff the Chinese and the Saudis and give us a fresh start, but I'm inclined to believe he would sell out America and Americans if he and his corporate co-conspirators cut a cut.
Donald always says the right things to make republicans proud.
Not very presidential, but hey I'd rather him screw Ghadafi than what Obama is doing, screwing the hard working decent people of this nation.
I sure hope folks are paying attention here. This is not the kind of guy who should be allowed to run our country...
The day I vote for Donald Trump is the day his hair looks good.
Yeah, he went there, and he'll sell out America the same way. Greed is the name of his game.
So Trump was palling around with terrorist! right!
He also "screwed" some Scottish landowners so he could build "the greatest golf course in the world". He didn't care
that these people love their land, and that it is an environmentally sensitive home to an abundance of wildlife. Another
bully stepping up to the plate, ego in tact, wheelin' and dealin'. Gag!
and if he becomes president, he will screw the American people too.
Trump.....the only guy who is a bigger load than Limbaugh.
Just what American's are looking for. A person who isn't afraid of "screwing" someone else over. Doesn't matter who it is. Doesn't say a lot about a person's character when they openly admit screwing over someone else.
Trump maybe a good in business as we can all see and he tells the american people or who ever maybe listening to him about his success all the time but he has no personality he tries to be cool but lets get real all he thinks about is business and what his next score is going to be its like listening to the same all record what do you do with that record once you get tired of it
You let him pitch his tent on YOUR property while he was here slamming us at the UN too.
Is this guy serious about a presidential bid?
The Terrorist was your customer. Now, you might know were Osama Bladder is hiding.
You are dealing with Terrorists. Your assets must be frozen as well.
Just like you will the Americans once in office, man get a life. why are you bringilng this to surface. It doesn't help you at all. Go window shopping for a mew tupac.
Donald Trump is nothing more than a side-show who thinks running for president would be a good publicity stunt. Come to think of it that's a common theme in the republican party anymore. Palin, Bachman, Gingrich, Trump, etc.. none of them have a chance... what's next, Bill O'Reilly putting his bid in? Come on.
WoW Trump another Honest guyfor President he made $$ on a Crooked Deal what else is new in Business.
Sure a good story to tell luaghingly to the BOYS around the BAR in NYC but do we really need another slicker in the White House??
He has been Bankcrupt several times so can THE DONALD really handle our $$ the Federal Budget or anything else??
Doubt we need someone who Cops to swindling and dealing with terriorists on his Resume'.
Might his motto be "DO UNTO OTHERS BEORE THEY DO UNTO YOU"?
Then again we taxpayers have been subjected to all the above in the past so maybe it is true that is ..................
We didn't know Onbama and .look what happened!!!
"BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW'
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good job, you were a merchant to Col. Gaddaffi....well, this will also qualify you to be president....o.k, relax, and enjoy....Americans are real dumb....they will elect you....do not worry....pat yourself......Lord, bless our nation, I do not know what GOP is thinking of people.....
Is screwing international leaders what we want to do? I guess Karzai has screwed us out of billions, so has Iraq.
There we go! A slimy real estate agent! That's exactly who we need leading our nation!
Good for you Donald. That's just what America needs is a President that is proud of how he "screwed" someone in a deal.
So basically he thinks he is presidential material by swindling someone out of their money? yep Sounds like a TRUE Republican.
This is pointless. I don't care how much he got out of Gadafi. Unless it was handing over control of the entire oil fields, it doesn't matter.
This is one "PROUD" capitalist. Makes me feel all warm inside. Makes me want a president who will act internationally with no regard to dignity or honor...
I'm sure he would treat the rest of the international community in much the same way. President Bush would look like a teddy bear next to this clown.
"You Betcha," That's what I want.
(NOT
I am sure Donald Trump has "screwed" a lot more people than Ghadaffi.
He is a real-estate salesman.
Don't ever confuse that with Obama. Trump is not even 1/50 of Obama in intellect, taste,I.Q. and anything else
you could think of. (Like wife!!)
And this man wants to be president? How will he "screw" us?
Donald, you "screw" everybody!!! All your lackeys are YES men because they don't want to get screwed by opposing you!
You sure fit right in with what the GObP are presenting themselves as these days! Go ahead Donald, RUN!!
Can't wait for the tantrum you throw once the people tell you "you're fired"!!!!
This admission just speaks to your character, sorely lacking!!!
Well now that's what we need in a President, a high rolling real estate shyster, who likes to brag about the fact that he cheats people. And what exactly is the teachable moment here?
Of course it's all OK as long as the person that is shysted is himself a low life. This seems to be the new ethic in real estate. It's OK to cheat people since the people you are dealing with are trying to cheat you anyway.
So, this pinhead thinks that *doing business* with a terrorist dictator makes him Presidential material? Wow.
Oh my God....what a thief this guy is? How many other people did you screw up? Trust is very important regardless of who ever you deal with. We cant trust you.
"That's what we should be doing. I don't want to use the word 'screwed', but I screwed him."
The more this man runs his mouth, the more he reveals himself to be a shallow, vile human being who is becoming the poster boy for the old saying "There is more to life than money".
And he will Screw "us" if he is President. Simple.
And this is someone who would aspire to lead our country?
Yeah, well Donald, you indirectly screwed me several years ago too.
So Trump is proud that he swindled someone, justifying his actions because the person he "screwed" is despicable.
Sounds like just another amoral person rationalizing their bad behavior (brings to mind all those supposed "Christians" who hate and kill in the name of Jesus).
How nice, Trump is proud to admit that he is a shady business man and at the same time shows that he has a vulgar mouth.So much for.family values. This man is an idiot and if he has to say "I'm a smart guy" then he obviously is not. He had a rich daddy, that doesn't make him smart, it just proves that he is arrogant.
Oh, how very presidential of "theDonald".
I thought Palin would embarrass us (and, she would), but this guy is trying hard for top GOP loony-tunes status.
So, how does "screwing" _anyone_ in a business deal make you look good? It doesn't. It just shows that you are greedy and dishonest. How would any foreign leader trust this guy? They won't.
Really, Trump? That just shows that you're a crooked businessman, nothing more.
Let's see – bragging about screwing anyone doesn't exactly inspire confidence in a leader. If one has the capability to "screw" people, I'm sure it wasn't just Gadafi and I'm sure it hasn't ended. Trump should stick to Celebrity Apprentice.
Sorry Donald, screwing someone in a real estate deal hardly qualifies as foreign policy experience anymore that that hair qualifies you to make bad wigs!
"I mean, I've dealt with everybody."
"That's what we should be doing. I don't want to use the word 'screwed', but I screwed him [them]."
So this is what Repubs want – an arrogant punk who thinks he screwed everybody. Trump is perfect icon for their ideology that being a selfish, opportunistic, and thoughtless bully equals strength and power.
So, he was willing to take anyone's money? Is that what he wants to say? Gadafi has been in power since 1969, its not like people don't know what sort of person he is. Trump has shown he is as ammoral as Gadafi, only without the tanks.
So you mean you screwed him in a meaningless victory exclusively for you own financial gain? Really? Who would of thought that Trump would do something like that. hmmm.. Well i don't think Gadafi is sweating since the money he gave you, he screwed out of the poor and weak.
I guess the Donald can forget running for any public office. He just told the public he is dishonest and is proud of it.
Oh that is just wonderful Mr Trump. Just the kind of bragging and bad acting talk America needs. NOT!
Mr Trump would really bring our country down "his way."
Good for you Mr.Trump,but what does that have to do with the price of beans in America. I don,t want to be mean,but I,m sure "Daffy" wasn,t the only one on your "srew list" Sorry,no help for your Gop campaign there? Obama=2 Terms Sir.
I'm glad he clarified the headline. As it reads, great fodder for the tabloids though.
Wow! Unethical business practices. Scewing people over. If there was any doubt Trump is qualified to be GOP presidential candidate, these revolations should lay them to rest. What is wrong with these people?????
OHHH did you really screw him?? So if Trump did that to foreign leaders then he screws American people too. Remember it's all business for Trump; if you're American or Not, you will get screwed. Note to self: Don't do a business deal with Trump.
Obama could learn something from Donald Trump. Donald Trump has shown that he's not afraid of anybody. Obama is afraid of everybody. Donald Trump should Obama's economic advisor, and Obama should get rid of all the his "Think Tan economic "Intellectuals". Donald Trump has dealt with all the leaders of countries that have "Screwed" the United States. It's time for the United States to be the "Screwor not the Screwee". Obama is the "Screwee"
Donald I am sure you screw most of the folks you do business with!!! You are a screwy guy.
And he'll screw you (and me) too!
In four short paragraphs this CNN reporter showed:
1) Donald Trump is thinking of running for President
2) A workable link to Faux News
3) Mr. Trump's bloviatory nature
4) What Mr. Trump values and takes pride in... The fact that he "screwed" a client out of an outrageous amount of money.
5) Mr. Trump included a general description of how his ethics impacted his decision making and behavior.
I get the impression that he would be proud and pleased (as President) to make a deal then go back on it with anyone... A sure international crowd pleaser and a general boost for our improving international stature.
(NOT)
Maybe he could get a good deal for Alaska? ... Oh I forgot ... Palin lives there ... what a shikse !
Not that I really care if trump "screwed" gadafi at all, but I am pretty sure if this bragart got any where near the white house we would all get screwed. I do think that background checks need to be done on his foreign mail order brides.
If you could upload Donald Trump's ego to "The Cloud" there would be no room for anything else.
Was it taken out of the context or is it true that he really said that?? He's proud of the fact that he successfully scammed one of his customers whether it be a tyrant or a regular client. It's like saying I'm so smart cause I stole money from a tyrant. That tells a lot about his personal characteristics as well as business ethics. It's a shame a crook like Donald Trump can run for presidency.
Oh Donald! You're always looking for opportunities to promote yourself. The American people don't give a rat's ass about your opinion on foreign policy. Stick to what you know, real estate and reality TV.
Good for you Trump. So then you gave the money back to the people he stole it from? What? You bought a gold bathtub with it?! Oh...maybe not so "good for you."
How do we know Trump wont "screw" us too?
Trump is not world leader material, period.