TRUMP SAYS "I CAN CONTEST FOR THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK"

 

I would love that, we could straighten it out': Trump considers bid to become mayor of New York if he decides not run for president in 2024

• Former President Donald Trump joked at a 9/11 remembrance event at a precinct in New York City on Saturday that he would 'love' to be mayor of New York
• 'If you decide not to run for president, would you consider running for mayor of New York City?' one person asked 
• 'Well that's an interesting question,' Trump chuckled. 'I would love that. I'd tell you, we could straighten it out. I'd say, "Fellas, good luck, go to town"'
• Trump then previewed again a presidential run in 2024
• Said he can't announce yet due to 'ridiculous' campaign finance laws 

Donald Trump joked on Saturday he would 'love' to be mayor of New York City, claiming he could clean it up and help stop crime in no time if he rose to the position once held by his former personal attorney Rudy Giuliani.

The former president also hinted again while visiting with police officers in New York on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that he may make another White House bid in 2024.

If you decide not to run for president – if you decide not to, would you consider running for mayor of New York City?' one person at the event at a police precinct and fire department in New York City on Saturday asked.

Well that's an interesting question,' Trump chuckled and was met with a round of laughs from the room. 'I would love that.'

'I'd tell you, we could straighten it out. I'd say, "Fellas, good luck, go to town." They'd be announcing in one week, "There's no crime in this city. There's no crime. What the hell happened?" I'd say, "That was the easiest job I've ever [had]."'

'That would be such an easy job,' he added. 'But I appreciate that question, that's cool.