Hugh Hefner clearly has a controversial past, and that was evident following the stories issued by Holly Madison. Hugh's son Cooper has a lot of memories from his childhood as well, and he did spill on certain things. For one, was Hugh Hefner's relationship with Donald Trump.In the following, we'll take a closer look at Trump's history with Playboy throughout the years, and how he ended up on the front cover. In addition, we're also going to take a closer at when Trump's relationship with Hefner started to sour, despite Hugh praising Trump's political run at the start.Cooper Hefner showed regret for getting Trump on the cover, calling it an embarrassment. We'll also take a look at what Cooper had to say, and if Trump issued a type of statement following Hefner's passing.
Donald Trump Has A Lengthy History Of Attending Hugh Hefner's Playboy Festivities
Donald Trump and Hugh Hefner have a long history together, which included Trump getting on the cover of the magazine, making him part of a select few males to accomplish this.
Trump has an extensive history with Playboy, which trails back to the early '90s when he attended the 40th anniversary party. In 2000, Trump would even appear in a film from Playboy, one of the adult nature. According to People, he would show up to the 50th anniversary party in 2003, this time alongside his future wife, Melania.
People writes, "Trump attended Playboy‘s 50th anniversary party in 2003, where he was accompanied by his future wife, Melania Trump, then Melania Knauss. The Trumps were photographed with Hefner and his then-girlfriend and co-star on The Girls Next Door, Holly Madison, as well as Playboy model Victoria Silvstedt."
One of Trump's final connections with the magazine would come in 2004 via an interview. It seems like from then on, the relationship was kept low-key for a little while, until the two sides drifted apart.
Hugh Hefner Cut Ties With Donald Trump In 2016 Because Of A Political Decision, But Others Believe It Happened Long Before
In 2015 Hefner was actually celebrating Trump's run, claiming that it would bring in some positive changes. However, in 2016, Newsweek claims that things started to change between the two and it might've been because of Christian values.
“On the campaign trail, Trump pitched himself as a defender of the values of conservative Christians — the very same people Hefner regarded as his chief enemies — and he even spoke at a conference of evangelical leaders in Orlando in August 2016,” Newsweek wrote.
Trump appointing Mike Pence might've also shattered their relationship. “Trump appointed a social conservative who is an opponent of gay marriage, Mike Pence, as his vice president, and Trump’s August ban on transgender people serving in the military earned widespread criticism from LGBT rights groups.”
However, Playboy editor Heidi Parker claims that the disinterest for Trump happened long before in the earlier portion of the 2000s.
According to The Wrap, Hefner didn't have the best reaction potentially working with Trump again.
"She recalled a demand from the “Celebrity Apprentice” host to appear on the cover again with the female cast of the reality show, to which Hefner responded “Ewww.”
"He said “no,” telling Trump that Heidi Parker didn’t like the idea. In response, the now-president demanded the then-editor to be fired. Now, that sounds familiar."
It was said that for years, Hefner pretended to be Donald's friend, despite the fact that he felt differently.
Cooper Hefner Believes His Father In Embarrassed Of Donald Trump Making It On The Playboy Cover
Back in 2017, Cooper took to Twitter, letting everyone know how he really felt about Trump making it onto the cover of Playboy.
Cooper added, “Why am I embarrassed about this cover? Because we promote a philosophy that encourages ALL individuals to choose the life they want to live,” he wrote. “If the 1990 team at Playboy would have known Trump’s platform than the President would have never found his way onto our cover.”
Hugh Hefner passed away in 2017. During that time, Donald Trump did not issue any statement in regard to Hefner's passing. However, he is still proud of the Playboy cover.
“I was one of the few men in the history of Playboy to be on the cover."
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