TLDR;
Howard Stern discusses his relationship with Donald Trump, who appeared frequently on his show and was considered a great guest due to his unfiltered nature. Stern believes Trump's initial presidential run was a publicity stunt to leverage a higher salary from NBC for "The Apprentice." Stern also humorously reflects on the possibility of endorsing Trump for personal gain, such as becoming Chief Justice or heading the FCC, and his desire to see Camp David.
- Trump was a frequent and unfiltered guest on Stern's show.
- Stern believes Trump's presidential run was initially a publicity stunt.
- Stern considered endorsing Trump for personal gain.
Howard Stern on Donald Trump's Early Appearances [0:09]
Howard Stern recalls Donald Trump as one of his top five guests, describing him as wild and unfiltered. Trump would rate women on a scale of one to ten, which Stern found shocking. Despite the controversial nature of Trump's comments, such as discussing his daughter's attractiveness, Stern considered him a great guest because he would say anything that came to his mind, including fighting with gossip columnists about women on air.
Trump's Presidential Ambitions: A Publicity Stunt? [1:31]
Stern recounts that Trump called him frequently during his campaign, possibly seeking an endorsement, despite Stern's support for Hillary Clinton. Stern believed that Trump did not initially intend to run for president seriously. He suggests Trump's early presidential bids were a ploy to sell books. Stern argues that Trump's actual run for president was a gimmick to pressure NBC into raising his salary for "The Apprentice," as the show's ratings were declining.
The Temptation of Endorsement and a Glimpse into Camp David [3:50]
Stern jokes about briefly considering endorsing Trump, despite his own beliefs, for personal gain, such as becoming Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the head of the FCC, an organization that caused him problems throughout his career. He also expresses a desire to see Camp David, a place hidden from the public, believing it to be excessively luxurious. Stern humorously suggests that seeing Camp David would cause a revolt, as the President should be working in the White House instead of staying there.
