welcome back to "hardball." donald trump's 35-year career in the public eye earned him celebrity status decades ago. it is part of why he's managed to get so many media attention cynic he announced for president last month. his notorious thirst for the spotlight might soon boomerang on him as many of his past statements are at odds with the republican base. last month, frinls, he describe himself as pro-life at a campaign rally in iowa. >> i'm pro-life. i am pro-life. >> back in 1999, however, trump told tim russert on "meet the press" that he was very pro-choice. >> would president trump ban partial birth abortions? >> well, look, i am very pro-choice. i hate the concept of abortion. i hate it. i hate everything it stands for. i cringe when i hear people debating the subject but i still believe in choice.