Donald Trump Lashes Out at New Biopic 'The Apprentice' Amid Election Tensions
Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on a new biopic about his life, The Apprentice , which dramatizes his rise in the New York real estate world of the 1970s and 80s. In a late-night social media post at 1 a.m., Trump expressed outrage, calling the film "a cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job." He accused the filmmakers of intentionally releasing the movie just before the 2024 Presidential Election to harm his campaign, describing the movie as a hit piece aimed at derailing his "Make America Great Again" movement.
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The film, starring Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as his infamous mentor, Roy Cohn, dives into Trump's early business dealings and personal life. Cohn, a controversial and ruthless attorney, played a pivotal role in shaping Trump’s cutthroat real estate persona. The Apprentice touches on numerous contentious aspects of Trump's past, including his tumultuous relationship with his first wife, Ivana Trump, played by Maria Bakalova. Notably, the film includes a disclaimer stating that certain scenes were fictionalized for dramatic effect, a point that Trump's team highlighted to discredit its accuracy.
Trump's fury was particularly directed at scenes involving Ivana, who passed away in 2022. He condemned the portrayal of his relationship with her, calling the filmmakers "human scum" and accusing them of spreading false narratives. He also criticized the film’s screenwriter, Gabriel Sherman, labeling him a "talentless hack" and asserting that the movie was riddled with fabrications.
The controversy surrounding The Apprentice began even before its release. The film faced significant production hurdles, with Hollywood institutions reportedly hesitant to fund it, and even one of its largest backers, billionaire Dan Snyder, allegedly threatened to pull funding after viewing the film’s unflattering portrayal of Trump. Despite these obstacles, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, receiving both praise and criticism.
As Trump continues his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, his reaction to the film seems to amplify tensions between him and Hollywood. His team has equated the film’s release to political sabotage, calling it "election interference by Hollywood elites." The campaign has also threatened legal action, sending cease-and-desist letters to the filmmakers.
The film's director, Ali Abbasi, appeared unfazed by Trump’s harsh comments, even humorously responding to Trump on social media, offering to "talk further" once he finished his press commitments. This exchange adds yet another layer to the already heated conversation surrounding The Apprentice , a film that, whether it is seen as a powerful critique or sensationalized fiction, is sure to stir further debate as the election draws closer.
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