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Trump Would Hire Meghan McCain

By Katrina Trinko

April 21, 2011 5:42 PM

From Meghan McCain’s Daily Beast interview with Donald Trump:

Donald: I love your attitude. And I’ve seen your attitude, and that’s why I’m doing this interview.

Meghan: If you run for president, will you hire me for your campaign?

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Donald: I like the idea! I love it! Will you do me a favor? See how I do, and you call me at the right time. I’m serious about it.

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