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12 Celebrities That Would Be A Better President Than Donald Trump

Oprah, Snoop Dog, Charlie Sheen... really anyone but Trump.

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12 Celebrities That Would Be A Better President Than Donald Trump
Dominick Reuter

Hollywood celebrities are some of the most influential people on the planet. I'm a firm believer that if you want to get something done you need to have a celebrity tweet it because all of their minions will nod their heads in agreement without a second thought. Unfortunately, this means that even the most hated celebrities could manipulate the minds of us common folk. Not to point any fingers, but Donald Trump is the perfect example of this.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the billionaire entrepreneur announced he would be running for President in 2016 and for some unknown reason beyond my knowledge, he is sweeping the nation. Something about Trump's sexist, racist, controversial, and flat out rude remarks during his campaign tells me he wouldn't make the best President. But, hey, what do I know?

As I'm still trying to wrap my brain around this whole "Make America Great Again" thing, I decided to make a list of celebrities I would much rather have as a president than Donald Trump.

1. Stephen Colbert

I like Stephen Colbert too much to ever wish that he'd get into politics, but he would definitely be a better choice than Donald Trump. If people actually took the time to take Colbert seriously, he could have potentially been a great President. Colbert currently has the best job in America (taking over for David Letterman on "The Late Show") so I can't imagine him running for president anytime soon.

2. Sophia Bush

Umm, duh. Who wouldn't want Brooke Davis to be the next president of the United States?! On a serious note, she is one of the most outspoken, yet poised, feminists and activists, which is quite the opposite of Trump.

3. Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart is no stranger to the world of politics. On his former television show, "The Daily Show," Stewart was notorious for being a satirical news program. "The Daily Show" was even said to be one of the main ways millennials got their news information. This would be extremely beneficial to him as the younger generation would most likely trust a candidate like Jon Stewart over an irrational Donald Trump.

4. Lady Gaga

Sorry Trump, but I don't understand how people could support such a naive man that believes in his opinions over hard facts. Lady Gaga might lean a little more to the left than I would prefer, but she would be such a dependable candidate that would fulfill any promises she made. We laugh at the thought of world peace as it seems to be unattainable, but I think that Lady Gaga could make it happen.

5. Beyoncé Knowles

I really don't have any explanation for this one except if you want sh*t to get done, have Beyoncé tell people to do it. They will listen. They will respect her. Does Donald Trump have that kind of respect? I don't think so. Also, who doesn't want to see America's favorite power couple live in the White House?

6. George Clooney

Handsome and intelligent, what more could America want? Alongside being one of America's most popular actors, he's also known for being a humanitarian and for his activist work. Plus he's got something over Trump that you just can't buy: likability. Could George Clooney be the next JFK? (I. Freaking. Wish.)

7. Oprah Winfrey

You get free health care! You get free health care! Everybody gets free healthcare! But seriously, don't you just think of Oprah when you think of America? Oprah is a former talk show host billionaire with a humble personality and generous heart. Let's give this brilliant woman a chance.

8. Clint Eastwood

I'm already imagining what a Republican debate would be like between Clint and Donald and it would be epic. Clint Eastwood does not take crap from anyone, Donald Trump included. Clint even has a political background, as he once served as mayor of Carmel, California. Plus, a survey conducted by the Harris Poll just last year revealed that 72 percent of Americans would vote for Eastwood, while only 28 percent would vote for Trump.

9. Miley Cyrus

Miley seems to be more informed on the issues than Donald is, as she is an activist for equal rights, women’s suffrage, and environmental/animal protection. I may not agree with a lot of Miley's bizarre behavior or even some of her beliefs, but I am sure that she could be a better president than Donald Trump.

10. Charlie Sheen

If people can believe that Donald Trump would be a good President, then I can believe that Charlie Sheen would be a good President. I'm not saying let's replace one insane candidate with another one, though. Sheen's father, Martin Sheen (A.K.A. the president on the fictitious show "The West Wing"), could give his son some level-headed advice on how to lead America. Let's not be judgy about his past either. Charlie Sheen would not be the first president with a drug history. Let's not forget about Grover Cleveland’s Oval Office opium parties. #WINNING

11. Chelsea Handler

I mean, the picture says it all... Chelsea Handler is a woman who knows what she believes in and is not afraid to make it public. I also believe she's the only woman who would be able to take Trump down without getting offended, or at least letting it show.

12. Snoop Dogg

OK, this is a little dramatic, but I'm in no position to say that I wouldn't vote for Snoop if it were down to him and Trump. This is mostly because Snoop D-o-double-g is the king of rap reinvention so why not leave him in charge to reinvent America? Plus, he'd probably make something very legal and very attainable, if you catch my drift.

Honorable mention: Leslie Knope

Obviously, Leslie Knope is a fictional character who lives in a fictional city, but wouldn't she be the most fitting first female president ever?! Her compassion for putting others before herself is undeniable and has the purest heart (something that Trump extremely lacks). With Ron Swanson as her VP, these two would be unstoppable.

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