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Donald Trump's 1996 book "The Art of the Deal" had a cameo by a fictional version of himself, who makes a bet with a

Donald Trump's 1996 book "The Art of the Deal" had a cameo by a fictional version of himself, who makes a bet with a character in the book, which is won by the character.

In the book, the fictional Trump is described as making a bet of $100 million with a character named Bruce, who wins the bet and is then offered a business deal by the fictional Trump. The cameo is a rare example of a author inserting themselves into their own fictional work. The book was a bestseller, topping the New York Times bestseller list.