Piers Morgan reveals Trump’s ‘Mick Jagger of politics’ call – and why ex president wanted Biden to stay in race

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Morgan, 59, said his so-called “favourite president” got in touch late on Saturday evening after the TV-host’s appearance on Fox News. He had discussed Trump’s first rally appearance since the attack, declaring him “the Mick Jagger of politics”. In an article for the New York Post, Morgan doubled down on the comparison as he wrote: “They’re virtually the same age, show zero sign of letting age dull their zest for life, and believe in putting on a high-energy show full of their greatest hits that they know their fans will love.” The pair have been long-time friends after meeting on Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” show in 2008 - which Morgan won. They have had a turbulent relationship since, with Trump having stormed out of an interview after being told he hadn’t had the 2020 election “stolen from him” They ended their phone call with the former reality TV star telling Morgan it had “been good to talk” and that he appreciated his Jagger compliment.