As speculation continues that Donald Trump may be planning to run for President, there’s no doubt that his brash, willing to say anything attitude is shaking up the political world. However, on his path towards success, Trump made plenty of enemies and now might be the time that some of them are waiting for, in order to extract maximum revenge.
Fans of reality television, especially shows like Survivor and Apprentice , know that in the last episode finalists are often subjected to the criticism and opinions of all the contestants that were vanquished along the way. Therefore, Trump as master of the Apprentice boardroom, should be aware of this fact better than anyone and might want to get ready for a potential onslaught of celebrity criticism from victims of his past verbal attacks. Many celebrities have enjoyed feuds with Trump, but below are his top ten most high-profile fights, in order of the probability that each celebrity will publicly slam Trump’s effort to become President. Under each picture, relive the war of words and see if you agree with the prediction regarding whether each celebrity opponent might strike back now, during the crucial time when Trump himself might become a contestant.
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Vince McMahon vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: After challenging McMahon to a hair vs. hair match, Trump appeared at Wrestlemania 23 in 2007 and shaved McMahon bald. Trump appeared in the WWE Universe again in 2009 when he "stole" ownership of the wrestling company away from McMahon.
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Zero. Of all the feuds on this list, this is the only completely fake one. In fact, if Trump does run, don't be surprised if Vince and his former Senate candidate wife Linda come out and endorse Trump's candidacy. After all, Trump's appearance at Wrestlemania led to the event earning the WWE's highest pay-per-view buyrate in its history with over 1.2 million people ordering it.
Anne Hathaway vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: Slamming Hathaway for dumping a boyfriend. Trump didn't approve of Hathaway dumping her boyfriend, and Trump Tower resident, Raffaello Follieri, right before he was arrested and charged with fraud. Trump told Access Hollywood, “She hasn’t remained very loyal to him, has she? So when he had plenty of money, she liked him, but then after that, not as good, right?”
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Unlikely. Hathaway took the high road and didn't respond and doesn't seem itching for a fight.
Rihanna vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: After Rihanna cancelled a performance at Trump's private club in Florida at the last minute because she was feeling under the weather, he replaced her with Jennifer Hudson and said: “I thought that [Rihanna bailing] was insulting to everyone. But for Rihanna to go to the [NBA] All-Star game and perform after she told us she was sick, that is just a lack of respect. But, nothing was missed. Jennifer’s a beautiful girl. She came on her day off even though she performs almost every night. She is an unbelievable talent, and her voice is better.”
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Unlikely. See Anne Hathaway .
Khloe Kardashian vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: Firing Kardashian from Celebrity Apprentice for her past DUI arrest, and not because of her performance in that week's task.
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Slim Chance. Kardashian responded after the show, "I find it weird that he can forgive and take back [former Miss USA] Tara Conner but he can’t do the same with me?! The things people do for ratings!" What's notable though is that throughout four seasons of Celebrity Apprentice, Kardashian is the only celebrity to have been booted and to specifically trash The Donald rather than the show itself. Yet it's doubtful Kardashian would seek further revenge, and a guarantee that nobody probably would care about her opinion regardless.
Dina Lohan vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: Commenting on Lindsay Lohan's trouble with the law and substance abuse, Trump advised Lindsay: "Find what you love doing (other than drugs and alcohol), work hard, stay focused, get a new set of parents - then join me on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' which is shooting soon - I'll keep you straight!"
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Slim Chance.
Dina Lohan responded to the insult saying "Shame on you… so many families suffer from [alcoholism], yours included. We need solutions not opinions!" In a rare moment of Trump backpedaling, he later said "I know Dina, I like Dina, and I have no doubt that she's a wonderful parent. I also have no doubt that she loves Lindsay more than anything in the world." Yet whether all is forgiven remains to be seen.
Mark Cuban vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: The war of words between these two has been going on for a long time and over many issues, but let's pick it up from the point when Trump said this during a radio interview:
"Ya know, he probably always wanted to be a winner in life and if you look like him you can’t be a winner. Mark Cuban was extremely embarrassed when he copied The Apprentice and failed, so they threw him off television like a dog. The Mavericks will never win with Mark Cuban as the owner because he's not a winner."
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Likely. Cuban is too much like Trump to resist an opportunity to speak out against an old nemesis. As Trump's potential campaign heats up, you can be sure Cuban won't be able to resist commenting.
Martha Stewart vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: Stewart began her own version of The Apprentice and after it failed in the ratings fingers started pointing. Stewart alleged her version was going to replace Trump's and Trump angrily responded in a letter to Stewart:
“It’s about time you started taking responsibility for your failed version of “The Apprentice”. … Your performance was terrible in that the show lacked mood, temperament and just about everything else a show needs for success. I knew it would fail as soon as I first saw it—and your low ratings bore me out. … Between your daughter, with her-one word statements, your letter writing and, most importantly, your totally unconvincing demeanor, it never had a chance—much as your daytime show is not exactly setting records. . . I did nothing but positively promote you. My great loyalty to you has gone totally unappreciated.”
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Likely. At first Stewart just responded she was disappointed with the comments of her "friend." Then over the years Stewart has dropped hints that her anger is at a slow boil. First responding to Trump firing his former on-air Apprentice sidekick Carolyn Kepcher by saying, "Donald is out of control. By the time he's finished, he will have fired everyone around him and there will be nobody left." And then more recently, stating "Donald said some things in all the hastiness that were unforgivable and I don't have time for people like that." Stewart clearly has not forgiven Trumpster and after serving hard time, Trump might need to be fearful of this tough cookie.
Charlie Sheen vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: Besides warning the parents of Brooke Mueller not to let their daughter marry Sheen, Trump also described Sheen as "a great waste of a talent."
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Bank on it! Simply because Sheen does not hesitate to call anyone a troll, surely Sheen will not hesitate to share an opinion on Trump if anyone asks.
Dan Rather vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: Reviewing Rather's performance as an evening news anchor, Trump concluded:
"Dan Rather’s a loser. Dan Rather had low ratings for years. I used to say, whoever represents Rather does a great job, because he always was in third place, he always had terrible ratings, and they wouldn’t fire him.”
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Bank on it!
Rather has been out of the spotlight for too long and if Trump eventually becomes the Republican nominee, what better way to achieve some journalistic redemption (along with some personal retribution) than to take Trump down.
Rosie O'Donnell vs. Donald Trump
Trump's First Shot: The most famous battle between two titans occurred when Trump gave Miss USA Tara Conner a second chance after enduring a public scandal. In a rare occurrence for Trump, it was Rosie who launched the first strike, calling him a "pimp" and a "snake-oil salesman." Trump responded that Rosie was a "big, fat pig" and, you guessed it, a "loser."
Likelihood of Payback During A Trump 2012 Campaign: Code red, sound the alarm! The battle may have fizzled but this war is likely not over. Rosie does not shy away from politics, and what better way to thrust herself back into the spotlight than go after a prominent potential Republican nominee. Watch out Trump, Rosie might be coming for you!