Donald Trump Criticizes Biopic The Apprentice

The biopic 'The Apprentice,' depicting Donald Trump's early years in real estate, has drawn sharp criticism from the former president, who called it a 'cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job.' Trump has threatened legal action against the film's producers, claiming it aims to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign. Despite initial praise at its Cannes premiere, the film has faced challenges in distribution and box office performance, attributed partly to Trump's threats. Directed by Ali Abbasi and starring Sebastian Stan as Trump, the movie incorporates elements of fiction and dramatizes Trump's tumultuous relationship with his first wife, Ivana. Abbasi expressed a desire for the film's release to coincide with the election, hoping it would contribute to the political conversation. The film's social media team responded to Trump's criticism, framing it as an endorsement of their work.