Subject: FW: TrackerBASE Report: Donald Trump on Letterman 11/10/1988
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Subject: TrackerBASE Report: Donald Trump on Letterman 11/10/1988

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FROM: Daniel Schiller

Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmNN2MCJ-7U

Date:  11/10/88

RE: Donald Trump on Letterman  11/10/88

Event Details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmNN2MCJ-7U

Attendees/Audience: Letterman viewers.

Summary of Event: Trump appeared on David Letterman in November 1988 to discuss the election of the Bush, the US economy, and his various business ventures. Trump mentions purchasing yacht from Saudi arms trader.

Key Points:

16:15 DL: Did election go the way you thought?  DT: I thought Bush was gonna win and he did. I think he’s gonna do a good job; I hope so for all of our sakes.

DL: You’re an expert on finance, etc., worth like $4B; people say we’re living in a false economy and everything is just gonna topple over; if true, why?  DT: Hate to say it, could be true; precarious times. Japan taking advantage of us; we defend them for virtually nothing; hopefully Bush straightens it out.

DL: Could a guy like you go broke?  DT: These interviews are so unique; I’d like to think I could weather it. Great time to have cash and save as much in dollars as you can.

Real estate always a good deal?  DT: Been strong ever since 1900.

18:37 DL: Silliest thing you have money in?  DT: Proceeds from book went to charity. Little stuff; bought birds for suites in the Plaza hotel; people don’t believe what they’re seeing. We have to be careful who we let into the suites; can’t let high rollers from Atlantic City in the suites with the live birds or they won’t be live much longer. We have very strong checks on who goes in; the birds are probably still there and hopefully doing well.

20:32 DL: You bought a boat.  DT: Bought a yacht from Adnan Khashoggi.

DL: He’s the world’s largest arms trader?  DT: I hate to say it. Actually it was from the Sultan of Brunei because he was security for a loan and a whole complicated thing.

DL: What are those guys like?  DT: [laughing] Real sweethearts; by nature not the nicest guys. He spent $200M to build this yacht. I have a mental problem using it personally, feel guilty about it to be honest. I use it for my hotels and for condo people that want to use it; it’s been fun; it’s been a great kind of investment; use it for charities.

DL: Discount?  DT: Million dollars off if I didn’t call it his daughter’s name the original name.

DL: It’s got a swimming pool, a pizza oven? It’s got just about everything; making me feel guilty about it.

23:02 DT: Showdown with Merv Griffin over a property?  DT: He’s a nice guy; now he’s got a big piece of property with a lot of debt on it; hope he does well. I’m building a new hotel Taj Mahal, I think it’s gonna be a tremendous success.

DL: Interest in politics?   DT: I don’t see myself running; enjoy what I’m doing too much.

DL: In 8 years, 12 years?  DT: Do you want to see America become a winner, David?

DL: America always has been a winner [loud applause].

24:41 DL: New airline shuttle.  DT: It’s a beautiful model.

DL: Let’s start hanging out..  DT: Come up to the office, I miss you.   DL: Donald Trump ladies and gentlemen.

Digitized Video File Label:  881110_DHS_223

Clip Labels:  881110_DHS_223_A