Trump tells Forbes he is "seriously considering" 2012 presidential run

In an interview with Forbes, Donald Trump declared he was "seriously considering" a run for the presidency in 2012, citing his dissatisfaction with the country's direction. He specifically criticized U.S. trade policy and China, stating, "We're being ripped off by everybody." The interview marked one of his earliest specific confirmations of interest in the 2012 cycle, framing his potential candidacy around economic nationalism and a critique of America's global standing.

"I am seriously considering it." — Interview with Forbes