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Trump weighs-in on Oprah's potential presidential run

There are mixed messages over whether the media mogul is seriously considered a run for the White House

Trump weighs-in on Oprah's potential presidential run

There are mixed messages over whether the media mogul is seriously considered a run for the White House

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Trump weighs-in on Oprah's potential presidential run

There are mixed messages over whether the media mogul is seriously considered a run for the White House

Trump vs. Oprah? The president says it'd be fun, unlikely, and the result would be a foregone conclusion."Yeah, I'll beat Oprah," President Donald Trump replied Tuesday when asked about a potential 2020 campaign against media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who has been garnering buzz to make a run at the White House."Oprah would be a lot of fun," Trump added at a bipartisan meeting on immigration. "I know her very well. You know I did one of her last shows ... She had Donald Trump and my family. It was very nice. No, I like Oprah. I don't think she's going to run. I know her very well."Winfrey's impassioned speech as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes on Sunday sparked speculation about a future presidential run. Her message touched on her upbringing and the women in recent months who have spoken out against sexual harassment and misconduct.But the message is more mixed when it comes to whether she is seriously thinking about jumping into politics.On Monday, her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, told the Los Angeles Times she "would absolutely" run for president if that were the will of the people. Her best friend, CBS News host Gayle King, said Tuesday that Winfrey is “intrigued” by the idea of a White House bid.“She loves this country and would like to be of service in some way, but I don’t think she’s actively considering it at this time,” King said, noting that she spoke to Winfrey at length the night before. “I also know that after years of watching the Oprah show, you always have the right to change your mind.”Well before he came to the White House, Trump had political aspirations, and they even included Winfrey. In a 1999, interview with Larry King, the future president said she would be his choice as running mate with the Reform Party.The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Trump vs. Oprah? The president says it'd be fun, unlikely, and the result would be a foregone conclusion.

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"Yeah, I'll beat Oprah," President Donald Trump replied Tuesday when asked about a potential 2020 campaign against media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who has been garnering buzz to make a run at the White House.

"Oprah would be a lot of fun," Trump added at a bipartisan meeting on immigration. "I know her very well. You know I did one of her last shows ... She had Donald Trump and my family. It was very nice. No, I like Oprah. I don't think she's going to run. I know her very well."

Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump in 1996.
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Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump in 1996.

Winfrey's impassioned speech as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes on Sunday sparked speculation about a future presidential run. Her message touched on her upbringing and the women in recent months who have spoken out against sexual harassment and misconduct.

But the message is more mixed when it comes to whether she is seriously thinking about jumping into politics.

On Monday, her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, told the Los Angeles Times she "would absolutely" run for president if that were the will of the people.

Her best friend, CBS News host Gayle King, said Tuesday that Winfrey is “intrigued” by the idea of a White House bid.

“She loves this country and would like to be of service in some way, but I don’t think she’s actively considering it at this time,” King said, noting that she spoke to Winfrey at length the night before. “I also know that after years of watching the Oprah show, you always have the right to change your mind.”

Well before he came to the White House, Trump had political aspirations, and they even included Winfrey. In a 1999, interview with Larry King, the future president said she would be his choice as running mate with the Reform Party.

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The Associated Press contributed to this story.