Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 17, 1987
Transcript:
Rick: Mr. Trump, your denials not-withstanding, don't the ads you took out suggest a testing of the political waters? Donald Trump: As I have said before, I was simply acting as a concerned citizen! At this time, I have no, repeat no, political amibitions whatsoever! Rick: Okay, but if you did run for Congress... Donald Trump: President, think president.
Remember, outside NYC many people outside real estate had no idea the guy was real until The Apprentice.