Rupert Murdoch suggested on Sunday night that he would like an alternative billionaire to Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential race, urging former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to throw his hat into the ring.
With Trump becoming very serious candidate, it’s time for next billionaire candidate, Mike Bloomberg to step into ring. Greatest mayor.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) August 24, 2015
Agree much about Bloomberg, nannystate, etc, but still a great philanthropic executive who, with Guiliani, made NY the greatest.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) August 24, 2015
I did not say I would vote for him! Just a friend I admire.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) August 24, 2015
Since Trump decided to launch a presidential bid, Murdoch has criticized the real estate mogul both in private and on Twitter. Yet after publicly questioning Trump’s presidential campaign in July, the conservative media magnate made peace with Trump. Murdoch called Trump earlier in August following reports that he was critical of the presidential candidate.
H/t CNN
