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Trump: 'Sullen deceptive and smart' Jesse James on Celebrity Apprentice

By April MacIntyre Mar 21, 2010, 3:49 GMT

A glum looking Jesse James picks his daughter up from school before returning to his custom motorcycle shop, West Coast Choppers in Long Beach, CA on March 19, 2010 where the reality star could be seen still wearing his wedding ring despite allegations of infidelity with tattoo model Michelle McGee, and wife Sandra Bullock allegedly already moved out of their house. Fame Pictures, Inc - Santa Monica, CA, USA

Jesse James had it in him to be a deceptive type, according to Donald Trump.

Trump selected Jesse James as one of last season's "Celebrity Apprentice" male players, and he made it far into the game until he was fired in task 12.

The season saw Joan Rivers win, and Annie Duke finish as runner up.

Trump has tagged Jesse James 'cunning' after he cheated on the Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock.

"He was a quiet guy," The New York Post quoted Trump as saying, "but as the show progressed, you realized that he was very smart and very cunning.

"He didn't get along with the people on the show, but I sort of got to like him, at least as much as such a sullen personality can be liked...".

"Don't underestimate Jesse, he is very deceptive, and what you see is not really what you get. He happens to be a very smart guy," added Trump. "As for Sandra, whom I also know very well, she is a total sweetheart."

Even during the show, Trump asked James: "What the hell does Sandra Bullock see in you? How did you ever get Sandra? You must have something going, but I sure can't figure it out. Maybe you're just good in bed."

Jesse James' alleged mistress Michelle "Bombshell" McGee, a mother of two currently in a bitter divorce, was recently revealed in court papers to be a Nazi sympathizer and supporter of White Power, made evident in many cryptic tattoos on her body.  McGee referred to James as the "Vanilla Gorilla" based on his physical attributes.