The national debt is fast approaching $17 trillion, and most Americans are aware of our financial problems as a country. But what do we do about it? Well, some people believe that voting Donald Trump for president in 2016 is the right move.

On the surface, it makes a lot of sense. The American economy is still very fragile and we could use a leader with a proven ability to deftly navigate financial waters. To that end, there would be few candidates more qualified than Trump.

'The Donald' apparently thinks so as well. Rumor has it that he has been considering a run for the presidency. Though he has mused about such possibilities in the past, it appears that this time he is far more serious, having already conducted expensive research into his odds of winning.

"The electoral research was commissioned," Trump's executive vice president and special counsel Michael Cohen told the New York Post. "We did not spend $1 million on this research for it just to sit on my bookshelf."

That's right, Trump has already spent $1 million just on researching the likelihood of his campaign success. While it is no guarantee that he will run, it does seem to be a good indicator that he is getting serious about making a run for the presidency.

"Everybody tells me, 'Please run for president. Please run for president.' I would be much happier if a great and competent person came along," Trump told attendees at a Republican Party dinner in Michigan. "I'm a Republican, but before anything, I love this country. I would love to see somebody come in who is going to be great."

In many ways it is not hard to envision Trump as a legitimate candidate. Besides his sharp business acumen, he is also no stranger to the spotlight. While most first-time presidential candidates have limited exposure on a national stage before their campaign, Trump has been holding press conferences and been under the spotlight countless times during his life.

It is at least likely that he could nab the Republican nomination. The party is reeling from a poor election performance in 2012 and a slew of negative press that has severely hurt the party's public image. This past week new statistics came out that indicate that 59% of Americans disapprove of the GOP. Trump could certainly revitalize a dying party and bring a fresh energy to their cause.

While all of these factors would seem to point towards a Trump campaign in 2016, so far he has not indicated definitively what he will do. Still, Trump's drawing power is as high as ever and he is certainly flirting with the idea.

"At this point Mr Trump has not made any decision on a political run, but what I would say is that he is exactly what this country needs," Cohen said. "The turnout at these political speeches indicates his following remains very strong and is growing."