Despite his disinterest in revisiting his past work, Sorkin is more than aware of his show’s impact on current and future leaders, but never intended to use “The West Wing” as a soap box or some kind of recruiting device. Nevertheless, he’s touched by the effect it’s had on others.

Aaron Sorkin, who created the political drama series that aired from 1999 to 2006, revealed after he visited the White House on Friday that he’s thinking about reviving the show.