Larry King's Interview of Donald Trump: The Don Says Time for Ei$ner to Get Out

[lucky_bunni]

Don't know if any of you guys caught Donald Trump's interview on Larry King (Friday 2/27) but when King asked Trump what he thought about the current situation at Disney, Trump said it's time for Ei$ner to go. He said nobody (shareholders, public, etc.) is happy about the job Ei$ner is doing and it's time for him to go. Thought these comments were pretty powerful.

THE TRANSCRIPT - LARRY KING'S INTERVIEW OF DONALD TRUMP 02/27/04

KING: What do you make of this battle for Disney, Eisner under fire?

TRUMP: It's time for Michael Eisner to get out. It really is. I mean, he's been...

KING: Try to be direct...

TRUMP: ... there for a long time.

KING: ... with your answers, will you?

TRUMP: No, it's time for him to get out.

(CROSSTALK)

TRUMP: It's enough. It's enough already. It's time to get out. And that's not so bad. He's been there a long time. But you know, it's time.

KING: You mean, for everybody, it's time? Is there going to be a time when...

TRUMP: It's always time. There's going to be a time when you're going to have to get out, Larry.

KING: Is there going to be a time when Trump leaves?

TRUMP: You're not thinking...

(CROSSTALK)

KING: What about Trump? Is there going to be...

TRUMP: There'll be a time. There'll be a time. I mean, there's always a time. Maybe...

KING: Why is this Eisner's time?

TRUMP: People are just not happy with the job he's done, and the shareholders aren't happy and the stock price -- I mean, it's only high because somebody's trying to take over the company. But it really seems to be time for -- I like Michael. I know Michael. It's time. There's nothing wrong with that.

 

[BRERALEX]

I will pay any amount of money and give up a few kids to see Trump in a mock board room say to Ei$ner, 'YOU'RE FIRED."

 

[jimmytammy]

I never cared too much for Donald Trump, always came across as being a little over pompous. BUT now I hold him in a little higher regard.

 

[DebbieB]

I hope Donald doesn't get any ideas. I'm sure he'd love to own
"TRUMP WORLD" and "TRUMP LAND".

 

[hulabird]

Well, he's finally broken through in Vegas, so I would say anything is possible. Think he'd change his name to Donald "Duck" Trump?

 

[Chuck S]

Welcome to Trump Magic Kindom and Casino

 

[ACTaxman]

I've worked for the Donald for twelve years now and its not that bad. The man knows business. Everyone who is familiar with him knows he loves his name and face in the lights!!! Maybe he should jump into the ring and consider buying the worlds most famous and exciting commodity, DISNEY........

Come on Mr. Trump throw some cash at the Mouse and show the world how a real business man makes money!!!

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

Actually I like the sound of that Trump's Magic Kingdom Resorts and Casino! Trump's World Showcase Resorts and Casino! Sell MGM to...MGM and you have the MGM Grand Showcase and Casino! Animal Kingdom could become the Mirage.