Donald Trump Criticizes 'The Apprentice' Biopic

Donald Trump has vocally criticized the new biopic 'The Apprentice,' which recounts his early life in real estate and his relationship with mentor Roy Cohn, calling it a 'fake and classless' portrayal. The film, which opened to poor box office numbers, has been described by Trump as a 'political hatchet job' aimed at undermining his campaign ahead of the 2024 election. He specifically condemned the depiction of his late wife, Ivana Trump, asserting that she was a 'kind and wonderful person' and denouncing the film's writer, Gabe Sherman, as a 'lowlife and talentless hack.' Trump's campaign has attempted to block the film's release, labeling it as 'garbage' and asserting that it sensationalizes discredited allegations, including a scene suggesting Trump raped Ivana—an allegation she later recanted. The filmmakers, led by director Ali Abbasi, have faced backlash from Trump and his supporters, who argue the film misrepresents historical facts. Despite the criticism, the film's release comes during a politically charged time, raising questions about its impact on Trump's political movement.