Jerry Springer on Trump: He's 'Flavor of the Month'

By Rob Shuter Posted Apr 22nd 2011 06:02PM

EXCLUSIVE: Jerry Springer has a lot going on in his life -- 20th anniversary of his talk show, hosting duties of his dating show, 'Baggage' -- but the former big-city mayor always has time to talk politics. When Jerry called to say hi this week, I just had to ask about his fellow TV star Donald Trump, who in the course of a few weeks has become the Republican front-runner to oust President Obama.

"Remember when you were a little kid and a wise guy at the back of the class would shout things out?" Jerry asks. "That's Trump. He makes you laugh and giggle."

The TV legend, 67, tells me that "right now, Trump is enjoyable" and that he's gamely filling the role left by the sudden (and surprising) exit of another media darling. Says Jerry, "Sarah Palin is no longer the flavor of the month, so Trump is."

And though it's early yet in the race for the White House, Jerry -- who was mayor of Cincinnati and nearly ran for the U.S. Senate eight years back -- isn't impressed with the competition so far.

"I don't think any of these people are going to beat Obama," he tells me. "Republicans have overreached. Do we really want a country without Medicare?"

On the flip side, Jerry thinks Obama is doing fine and that his "heart is in the right place."

"He can't get everything he wants with Republicans controlling Congress fighting him," he says. "We have a class war going on at the moment. The powerful are stacking the deck in favor of the rich, which is why the gap is getting wider between the rich and poor."

► Flashback to Last Year: Jerry Springer Defends His Talk Show Guests, Praises Sarah Palin

Jerry backed down from a possible run for the Senate in 2003 partly because of the negative reputation he gets because of his admittedly silly talk show, which first aired in 1991.

For starters, Jerry admits to me that he almost never watches his own show but he's confident of why it's endured and thrived for so long.

"It's so stupid," he says. "Our niche is outrageous, so we are not competing with anyone. We have cornered the market. It's total escapism, where we never pretend to be anything we are not. It's hard to find a job that is this much fun. It keeps me young."

Besides watching his outrageous talk show, be sure to check Jerry out on the game show 'Baggage,' only on GSN.

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Jerry Springer Snapshots

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Jerry Springer (celebrating his 20th year in television) and Steve Wilkos (L) are honored on the wall of fame at The Palm on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

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Jerry Springer Snapshots

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Jerry Springer (celebrating his 20th year in television) poses as he is honored on the wall of fame at The Palm on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Jerry Springer Snapshots

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Steve Wilkos poses as he is honored on the wall of fame at The Palm on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Jerry Springer Snapshots

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Jerry Springer (celebrating his 20th year in television) and Steve Wilkos (R) are honored on the wall of fame at The Palm on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Jerry Springer Snapshots

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Jerry Springer (he is celebrating his 20th year in television) and Steve Wilkos (L) are honored on the wall of fame at The Palm on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Jerry Springer Snapshots

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Jerry Springer is honored with a drawing of his likeness on the wall of fame at The Palm on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Jerry Springer Snapshots

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Steve Wilkos poses as he is honored on the wall of fame at The Palm on April 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)

Jerry Springer Snapshots

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Sunday 24 April

By 50'schild

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Jerry Springer should look in hte mirror before he tlks about anyone else. He's yesteryears joke.

By Connie Nit

Donald Trump is a pig who cheated on several women and has a lot more than that to worry about--he just thinks he knows it all--I would vote for Jerry Springer 1st & that is scarry--go clean out your closet "Tramp" or Trump or whatever--you don't get my vote

By Paul

Springer is wrong! We have problems in the country because of the following reasons:

1. We are not protecting our borders
2. Everyone expects a handout
3. We are overtaxed
4. Moral fiber is gone
5. President is a narcissist
6. Laughing stock around the world
7. Impose the death penalty on anyone who takes a life. We end of paying for these people as they languish in prison. What for?
8. End the war. It's costing to much.
The above is just a start.

By garcia

Stupid

By R P Gordon

Jerry who???? Does anyone other than the libs at the huffpost care about what a nothing like him says?

By Connie Nitterright

WHAT ? ARE YOU KIDDING "TRUMP" OR TRAMP BIG MOUTH WITHOUT A CHANCE TALK ABOUT A HOE !!

By sylviam

jerry springer is a joke. and not a very bright one. why else would he, while the mayor of cincinnati, ohio, write a check to a prostitute for services rendered.

By 4TheLoveOfYou

Sylviam your the joke, and a moron for thinking something like that about a man who didn't get where he is being a joke, an ex Mayor of a city... when he's super rich. numb brain

By Doclagos

Gary: They are here FOREVER! They don't want to find themselves in the very position that they have put ethnic minority populations in America. Its about self-preservation, nothing less, nothing more! Sad, but it is a fact of life in these USA, no matter who the President is, and especially if this President has the intelligence and ability to lead us out of HELL!! They would rather cut off their noses than have that man lead us out of this HELLISH CONDITION that Mr. B and his boys have put this nation in. So, unless you want to relocate to North Korea (only place on earth they have not invaded, YET), live with it!!! lol lol

By K3ROJ

No matter what Trump does after elected, he will be 10 times better than that Obama guy. Obama was born in Kenya but it was covered up by either bribing the Kenya natives or transporting them out of the country and given jobs as cab drivers in NEW YORK. As far as Springer goes, just do a search on GOOGLE for Jewish entertainment actors.

By Stelios

Of all people to give advice on any subject is Jerry Springer, a man that makes his money on the misery of the trailer trash.
How can one exploit these people and be able to sleep at night. I guess it is in his ethnic genes.

By trysty

Id vote for Trump just to see him bow-out on a second term. Which is typical anytime a celeb. get into politics. Being Pres. is a pressure cooker, and allot of people, at least 50%, are going to say real mean things about you, and you can't really just sue them all, can you?

By David

Does anyone REALLY care what Jerry Springer says. REALLY!!!

By Charlie

And Jerry Springer has credibility why??

By Jeffrey Tobias

Stay in Afganistan,and take there minerals and Iraq oil or Iran will.Tax 40% of imports,Trump says.Oh i have so much money many dont know my Finances.I license my Name which means he owns so much Real Estate.Donald Trump is a Pure Liar, and he brags so much. Donald no one cares ever about your money i dont.

By Torrence

Springer is an idiot. If you look in the dictionary under the work "mock" you'll see his picture. As for Trump? Why not vote for him? Take a look at the losers we have been voting for. If you think this country needs a REAL change give him a try. He can't do any worse and he doesn't need the money like the rest of those morons. GO DONALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Greg

Being "mocked" by a piece of excrement like Jerry Springer is a badge of honor for Trump.

By ednyou

Poor Trump .... i must be rough being mocked by a bottom feeding, no talent, nobody like Jerry Springer.

By los

Hey trump dont you have enough money of your own why run for president? greed is the key to all evil

By Bankrupt3times

What does trust fund baby Donald Big Ego, Tiny Penis know about running a country - he filed for bankruptcy 3 times in 6 years! He is a fat, annoying, rude blowhard.

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