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Rob Lowe Asks Donald Trump To Reconsider A Run, Tells Him He’d Be A ‘Great’ President

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Well, this was a random trip to the mutual appreciation society. This morning on Fox & Friends, Rob Lowe stopped by and, during his time on camera, the show fielded a call from Donald Trump. Turns out the two of them have great respect for each other, with Lowe even trying to persuade Trump to run for President, saying he’d be “great.”

Man, this clip feels like one of those fancy dinner parties we all imagine are happening in Hollywood when we’re younger. You know, when we used to believe that every single famous person knows each other and hangs out all the time. Only this was apparently real.

I mean, were the compliments genuine or was this like those weird talk show interactions where the first act guest pretends to be excited by the second act guest’s movie just because they’re stuck on a couch together? Actually, the whole thing seemed pretty sincere with Trump apparently having some familiarity with Lowe’s entrepreneurial skills. There was even talk of Lowe joining Celebrity Apprentice but Trump, while certainly interested, was realistic about his chances of pulling in an “A-lister” (That show doesn’t get people from the A-list? What, is Dennis Rodman — chopped liver?)

This is, of course, good news. I’m pretty sure that Lowe leaving the masterpiece that is Parks and Recreation for the…something-piece that is Celebrity Apprentice would be second only to him going on Two and a Half Men in the category of “News That Would Ruin My Week.”

Watch the clip from Fox News below:

(h/t Think Progress)

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  • Anonymous

    Trump? Rob, you have hit a new low.

  • CrazyLikeAFoxViewer

    For once I agree with you. I guess this proves that even a broken clock is right twice a day.

  • The Real Royal Emperor

    I prefer the Donald running as a third party candidate.

  • Anonymous

    Donald Trump!!! Really?!

    I guess this is a tragic end of Rob Lowe.  

  • bhodiedog

    This proves Rob Lowe is just another pretty face looking for publicity…I always liked his acting, but if he thinks Trump would be good for the country, it certainly surprise me, I thought he had more on the ball than that….come on Rob….

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jj-Wisniewski/100002654075475 Jj Wisniewski

    Having demonized the left and the right, Trump should run as a 3rd party candidate. The only way to get things done in DC is to act like Clint Eastwood. Go ahead make my day. Unfortunately, Trump can spend $2 billiion and still not get elected. The entire corrupt political system is geared toward a two party system. We’ll need indepedents to start challenging both parties starting at the House and Senate levels, then move on to the presidency. Otherwise, any third party candidate would be spending a lot of money and spinning wheels. Mayor Bloomberg would be another good candidate, but he knows that running as a 3rd party candidate would be a lost cause.  

  • Just some Blow Hard…

    Whats shocking here is not that he said Trump would make a good president, its the fact someone asked and this site reported what Rob Lowe thinks about politics.

  • Michelle

    You may not like him, but you have to admit he’d still be better than the total failure we have now.

  • bhodiedog

    Typical reply from a tea partier, any body but Obama…Proves how little brain power you have, just ideology….

  • Anonymous

    those two deserve each other.

  • Michelle

    No Obama is just that bad.

  • The Real Royal Emperor

    He’s not going anyplace.

  • The Real Royal Emperor

    He’s not going anyplace.

  • Anonymous

    But you are still a dullard.

  • Anonymous

    Typical reply from a liberal, Everyone who does not agree with me has little brain power! Maybe you can start calling everyone racist too… I know liberals use that word a lot when they cant win an argument.

  • Caroline

    I think Obama is going, going, gone! By the way, I’m a Democrat or—– was!
    We need to take back our country!
    At least Trump was guts!

  • Teanationisacancer

    Time to get him off parks & rec. Too bad, he was a funny character.

  • Anonymous

    Trump/Palin 2012!

  • Anonymous

    Michelle, he needs to stay the hell out, otherwise we’ll have another four years of the total failure we have now. And Rob Lowe should STFU!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bonnie-McGuinness/100002588403595 Bonnie McGuinness

    rob lowe? A slimey little actor who somehow gets roles he is poor in. He jumps around like a spring-loaded top. And there was that little mess with his nanny/housekeeper. So now he’s on fox and fiends, and he and trump see beady eye to beady eye.  I say “birds of a feather” . . . . . blah blah blah.

  • TXarc

    Yes! Please GOP, nominate one of Trump, Palin, Bachmann or Perry and let the DNC divert funds to the congressional races.

  • Celisary45

    Amazing how Fox News and thier On air Personalities are ALWAYS, ALWAYS denigrating the Hollywood types when it comes to politics, but of course the FAIR AND BALANCED NETWORK doesn’t seem to mind when the Hollywood type PUKES OUT the Propaganda Line  from the Propaganda Arm of the Republican Party….

  • Celisary45

    You were never a democrat, if you think that the Policies of one Donald Trump, are what Democrats are all about, Good riddence!!!!!

  • Anonymous

    Little known fact: Eastwood is a Republican.

  • Anonymous

    In today’s political environment, a third party can actually win instead of just splitting the conservative vote.

  • Anonymous

    Trump would be fabulous, no doubt.  He swims well in the gaggle of Republican goons.  But now is time to bring forth Mister Rrepublican himself.  The orator.  Handsome.  Articulate.  Bright.  Quick.  Impressive.

    Let’s bring on  -  PHIL GRAMM.

  • insideguy

    I have noticed this as well. They rip on hollywood and tell actors to shut up and act,or shut up and sing,unless of course they are conservative. Then they want them on their shows all the time.

  • Anonymous

    The article should be titled “Rob Lowe applies for Celebrity Apprentice”.

    Rob Lowe A-lister….LOL 

  • Hugo Daun

    No…you’re just that damn dumb.

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