Candice Bergen Opens up About Her Romantic Past With Trump and Kissinger

WHO:

IJR - Actress Candice Bergen, President Trump, Henry Kissinger

Fox News - Candice Bergen, Ted Danson

WHAT:

IJR - Candice Bergen shared stories about her brief date with President Trump while they were both college-aged.

Fox News - Bergen described her date with Trump as a "very short date" and mentioned he arrived in a maroon limousine, wearing a matching suit, vest, and patent leather boots.

Fox News - Bergen stated that Kissinger was the "better" date compared to Trump.

Fox News - Trump previously commented on Bergen, saying, "She was so beautiful... I did make the move. And I must say she had the good sense to say, ‘Absolutely not.'"

WHERE:

Fox News - Bergen met Kissinger through her parents and mentioned a dinner at Bob Evans' house.

WHEN:

Fox News - Bergen recounted her date with Trump during her college years at the University of Pennsylvania when she was about 18 years old.

Fox News - Bergen attended a State Dinner for Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto at the White House on February 5, 1975, with Kissinger.

WHY:

Fox News - Bergen described her date with Trump as a blind date, stating she was bored and received a call in her dorm.

HOW:

Fox News - Bergen shared her experiences during an episode of Ted Danson's podcast "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 20:26 UTC)

Actress Candice Bergen recently shared stories about her brief blind date with Trump during her college years at the University of Pennsylvania, describing it as a "very short date" where he arrived in a maroon limousine and matching suit. Bergen also noted that Henry Kissinger was the "better" date, recalling a dinner at Bob Evans' house where she met him through her parents. During her appearance on Ted Danson's podcast "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," Bergen recounted Trump's previous comments about her, where he remarked on her beauty and his unsuccessful attempt to make a move.