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Reality television host Donald Trump predicted Monday that Mitt Romney would prevail in Michigan, and suggested the former Massachusetts govenror speak more openly about his wealth and success on the campaign trail.

"The fact is I think he's doing fine and you know, I think he's starting to realize and I think he had realized, but didn't want to admit it, that there's nothing wrong with the American dream, there's nothing wrong with success. And I actually heard him say that this morning and I thought it sounded great," Trump said, responding to a question from the "Fox and Friends" hosts about how Romney could improve his messaging when speaking about his personal wealth.

Romney raised eyebrows on the campaign trail Friday when he mentioned that his wife, Ann, drove a pair of Cadillacs. The campaign later explained that she had a car at each of the fmaily's two homes. In Michigan, still reeling from the effects of the recession and decline of the auto industry, some argued the comment came off as tone-deaf.

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