Former President Trump’s reelection campaign intends to file a lawsuit against the creators of the biopic film “The Apprentice.” The film portrays the early years of the former president’s real estate career. According to the campaign, the movie contains “blatantly false assertions.”
“We are planning to take legal action against these so-called filmmakers for their blatantly false claims,” stated Steven Cheung, spokesperson for the Trump campaign, in response to The Hill. He further added, “This fabricated content is nothing more than a sensationalized portrayal of debunked lies. Just like the illegal Biden Trials, this is an attempt by Hollywood elites to interfere in the election process, knowing that President Trump will emerge victorious and defeat their preferred candidate, as none of their tactics have proven successful.”
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Cheung expressed his strong disapproval of the film, stating that it is nothing but a malicious act of defamation. According to him, the film is unworthy of being released and should not even find a place in the straight-to-DVD section of a bargain bin in a discount movie store. He went as far as to say that it belongs in a dumpster fire.
“The Apprentice,” directed by Ali Abbassi, made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, garnering an impressive eight-minute standing ovation. The film features Sebastian Stan portraying the role of Donald Trump, the former New York real estate developer, while Jeremy Strong, known for his role in “Succession,” portrays Roy Cohn, Trump’s real-life former attorney and mentor.
Reports about the film’s portrayal of Trump, his working relationship with Cohn, and his relationship with his first wife, Ivana, quickly spread after Monday’s premiere.
During the premiere on Monday, Abassi reminisced, sharing, “When we embarked on this film, many questioned our decision to collaborate with Trump. People advised us to approach worldly issues in a more gentle and metaphorical manner.”
But, to the delight of the audience, he emphasized, “Dealing with the increasing wave of fascism requires a direct and unambiguous approach. There is no poetic or figurative way to address this issue. The only effective way is to confront it head-on, on its own terms, and at its own level.”
“I believe the world is facing a major issue, and it’s time for the good people to speak up,” he expressed, acknowledging that the situation may not be pleasant.
According to a report from Variety, billionaire investor Dan Snyder expressed dissatisfaction with the final creative direction of the film just hours before its Monday premiere. Snyder, who previously owned the Washington Commanders and is known to be a friend of Trump, had invested in the biopic through his film company Kinematics, expecting it to present a favorable portrayal of the former president.
According to Variety, there was a report that when he watched a preview of the film in February, he became extremely angry. As a result, Kinematics brought in their lawyers in an attempt to prevent the film from being released. Kinematics president Emanuel Nuรฑez clarified that the disagreement between the company and the filmmakers did not involve Snyder.
