Trump drops Republican Party tag for independent
December 23, 2011 11:50PM
FILE - In this file photo taken April 25, 2011, Donald Trump is interviewed in New York. A spokesman for Trump said, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, the businessman and television host changed his voter registration in New York state from Republican to unaffiliated, preserving his option to seek the presidency in 2012. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Updated: December 24, 2011 6:10PM
NEW YORK — Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has changed his voter registration in New York state from Republican to unaffiliated.
A spokesman for Trump says the businessman and television host changed his affiliation to preserve his option to seek the presidency in 2012.
Special Counsel Michael Cohen said Friday that Trump could enter the race if Republicans fail to nominate a candidate who can defeat President Barack Obama.
He said Trump probably would use his substantial wealth to even the playing field with Obama’s re-election campaign.
Cohen said Trump’s commitment to hosting TV’s “The Apprentice” will keep him from doing anything until May, when the show’s season wraps up.
He said Trump filed his voter registration paperwork Thursday. AP
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