Trump's playing everyone: NBC, the GOP, and us.

[no_hypocrisy]

He's teasing with the presidential bid to get NBC to pay him $60 million for next season's Apprentice.

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NBC is pushing Donald Trump to make up his mind about whether he wants to be a reality-show host or run for president before the Peacock network unveils its fall lineup on Sunday, The Post has learned.

The real-estate magnate had previously said he would make his decision a few days after the finale of "Celebrity Apprentice" on May 22, but NBC desperately needs the show to be in its fall schedule to pump up affiliates and advertisers ahead of its annual "upfront" presentation on Monday.

While plenty of people think his presidential aspirations are a stunt to boost ratings, NBC has been "calling Trump every hour" and making offers that are said to touch $60 million, according to industry sources. It's unclear if this would represent a multi-year deal.

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A deal for $60 million would rank among the most lucrative for a television celebrity. The top-rated "American Idol" judges each make $10 million a year, while Simon Cowell rakes in $30 million for judging talent shows like "X Factor."

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http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/nbc_primary_concern_will_trump_run_4qPCvWbU8uT3OhSURp4GDI



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[Atman]

1. I can't believe people still watch that show. Or 'Merkin Iduhl.

Now 'scuse...I'm about to take the kids out of school and head out on a road trip to Texas to wait three hours in line for a hamburger.

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[Ian David]

2. They should pitch the next season of The Apprentice to whoever runs Merv Griffin Enterprises. n/t

[spanone]

3. maybe he could be the first president with his own reality show? celebrity foreign affairs?