In his speech at CPAC last month, Donald Trump was outlining the many ways he thinks America would be better if he was President, when he was interrupted by someone in the crowd. "You're hired!" the mystery audience member shouted, excitedly making a play on Trump's famous reality show catchphrase.

Now, the longtime CEO might give his enthusiastic heckler the chance to do just that- hire him. Trump says he will soon head to Iowa, the site of the first caucus of the next election cycle, to get some face time with residents before deciding if he wants to apply for a new job: President of the United States.

"I will meet many, many people-- maybe all of the people," Trump tells the Des Moines Register in an interview. "If I decide to run, I will be shaking hands with everybody."

In the interview, "The Donald" outlined what he would do if he makes the move from the penthouse to the White House, explaining the top of his to-do list would be making sure the United States remains economically competitive on the world stage. Part of that, he insists, would be setting up tougher trade regulations with China, who he thinks is unfairly profiting off the American economy. "We don't need to be free trade with a company that's making a $300 billion profit," he said about the trade deficit.

His famous business sense came out again, when he suggested the United States should start charging countries that benefit from our mighty military's protection. "Nobody pays us. We're like the stupid drunkard that doesn't know what they are doing," he complains, before promising swift action- if he runs, and wins. "I will start with the fact that all of these countries that are sucking billions of dollars out of our lungs will not be doing that a week after I get into office.:

Some other heavy issues Trump weighed in on: abortion rights, which he is against; the right to bear arms, which he supports; and gay marriage, which he opposes.

The possible candidate defended his own marriages, or at least the two that ended in divorce, explaining that they dissolved because of his strong work ethic. "One of the reasons I was divorced is because I worked very hard... And, you know, that's a good reason. But I worked very, very hard building up a great company."

Donald Trump is expected to announce his intentions about a potential presidential run in June.

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Run Donald Run!

I applaud Donald Trump's potential candidacy. I don't think he would be a good President, but he has views that I would like to see as a part of the national dialogue.

The problem with Trump as a president is he's big business. We need to get big business out of DC! I agree with what he is saying, but that doesn't mean he will lead by his words.

He is one hell of a leader. He is constatly consulting world leaders including past Presidents on business and the economy. He would wip this country into shape.

The Donald has always been a man of his word.

We don't need any more CEO Presidents. we're still reeling from the last one.

We haven't had a President that was a CEO in a long time........

I would love to see The Donald look at Obama in November and say "Your Fired!"

HE is a glorified real estate developer, I dont think he has many redeemable skills to lead a country.

I mean, we may as well elect JAY Z, he has fared pretty well in his industry too...

You don't know that much about him. He is way more then just a very Successful Real Estate Developer and runs way more then just real estate. Casinos, Businesses, Miss Universe Pagent, TV studios, Radio Stations, Vodka and Clothes lines etc.

The Donald is like Midas, everything he touches turns to gold.

I am sure you know him personally. His name is a trademark, he owns many types of businesses, 'running' them, is a different standard,,,

lol, yeah, thats why he has so many bankruptcies,

he is good at building wealth for himself, he knows the business loopholes and the REAL estate business, but he is an economics major who has worked in his FAMILY business his whole life. What real life experience does he have with what goes on in the lives of Jill and Joe citizen.


I just dont get it. But I guess we will see what other knowledge he has if he runs....

I wish I knew him personally. Maybe i'll get to meet him and work for him in the next election.

He runs everything he is a part of, he has never taken a back seat.

lol, ok
and I have a bridge to sell ya,,,

Seriously? You obviously know nothing about him. He put all his money into the Taj Mahal, counting on the Casino to make it all back and more, and when it wasn't finished on time do to permits and city delays he was in the negative.

He pulled himself out of the bankrupcy and became one of the most reliable brands in the US. Not many people OR companies who file bankrupcy can pull themselves out of it. That just makes him more experienced and shows he could get the US out of debt. THanks for making my case for me.

This is one subject I know a lot about. I have ready everything he has published and that has been published about him. I know people who know him and have worked with him.

Not to mention world leaders constantly consult him because he is one of the most knowledable people when it comes to business, money, economics etc.

'counting on the casino'.. but I thought HE runs EVERYTHING,,,,

he took a gamble that didnt pay off, he ended up losing FIFTY PERCENT ownership, but he was able to get bankruptcy to 'come back'

he filed bankruptcy again in 1992 on Trump towers

he once again saw issues with trump towers and casinos in 1995, restructuring their debt, and losing nearly fifty percent of his ownership


he has taken many gambles in his forty year career, and most have paid off,,,,he is an intelligent INVESTOR at best

but that does not mean he is good leadership material,,,not in my eyes anyhow,, that will be seen when and if we see how he answers questions about things that are NOT financial, such as healthcare, education, world affairs,,,etc,,,

there are many GREAT Financial mind, probably even greater than the almighty DON, but that doesnt make them PRESIDENTIAL material

Everytime he has filed bankrupcy he has pulled himself out.