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'I'd Really Like To See You As President': Alex Jones Hails Rand Paul
By Brian Tashman | January 13, 2016 6:05 pm
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., appeared on Alex Jones' radio program today, where he tried to win the bizarre conspiracy theorist back from his Republican presidential rival Donald Trump, who lavished praise on Jones last month.
Paul, who has appeared on Jones' show several times before, urged InfoWars viewers to demand that the Republican National Committee allow him on the main stage during Thursday's Fox Business Network debate, which he is currently boycotting because he was placed in the undercard debate.
Jones said that Paul could defeat Trump, who he said is riding a wave of anti-government resentment.
"How do we get you elected president?" he asked. "I know there's a lot of time left and folks thought Trump would fade but I think really getting aggressive is the way to go. I don't claim to be the big political guru here, sir, but I'd really like to see you as president."
Paul insisted that Trump isn't a true conservative, citing his differences with Trump on the issue of eminent domain.
"I know you're the statesman that would make the perfect president," Jones told Paul, wondering "how we could catapult you back to the lead."
Media Matters, which first highlighted Paul's appearance today on Jones' program, pointed out that "Paul attempted to downplay his alliance with Jones," whom he once thanked "for being a vital part of his 2010 Senate campaign."
Jones said on the air last year that he hoped Paul would win the GOP nomination for president and that he was confident that Paul would "probably end up being president if we turn this country around" and was only trying to moderate his image because he is "playing politics."
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