The carnival barker's ratings

After weeks of the political press following the buffoon around and sniffing his every racist utterance, Trump does what Trump does.

In addition to his statement, Mr. Trump announced his decision in person at Monday’s event for the broadcast networks to preview their fall lineups.

“I will not be running for president,” he said, according to Brian Stelter of The New York Times, who is reporting live from the event. Advertisers cheered at the news.

Of course they did.