A savvy shopper was amazed to stumble upon Donald Trump’s ‘forgotten’ Playboy cover while browsing a thrift store. The shopper shared a picture of the unexpected discovery on social media, highlighting a Q&A style interview described as a “truly wild read.”
The Playboy magazine, dated March 1990, features an interview with Donald Trump, as well as articles on various topics including ‘Rock and racism’, ‘fax ‘n’ figures’, ‘cars 1990’, and ‘world-class playmates from our far-flung empire’. In the image, a 43-year-old Trump is dressed in a white shirt, black trousers, a black bowtie, and subtle Playboy cufflinks, standing next to a woman with long brown hair who appears to be smiling at him.
The article inside is titled ‘Playboy interview: Donald Trump, a candid conversation with the decade’s most flamboyant billionaire on deal making, self-promotion, world affairs, and how much is enough.’
During a Q&A session about his personal life, Trump declined to answer a question about marriage, stating it is a personal matter. When asked about enjoying flirtations, he responded by indicating that most men enjoy them, especially those in certain social circles where ego and success play a significant role.
Elsewhere in the interview, Trump expressed his admiration for the glamour and control in the entertainment industry of the Thirties and Forties, referring to it as his “dream job.”
The shopper mentioned purchasing the magazine for $1.50 (£1.12) and finding it priced online between $100 (£74.60) and $150 (£111.90). Other collectors shared their experiences of finding vintage Playboy magazines and appreciating the progressive content and discussions within them.
Overall, the discovery of the forgotten Playboy cover has sparked interest and conversations among enthusiasts of vintage magazines and collectors.
