Trump Trashes New Movie

Former President Donald Trump is voicing strong criticism of the new film “The Apprentice,” which portrays his early years in New York City. He describes the movie as “fake and classless,” asserting that it represents a deliberate attempt to undermine his political movement.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the film a “cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job” released strategically before the 2024 Presidential Election to tarnish the reputation of what he considers “the Greatest Political Movement in the History of our Country.” This sentiment resonates with many in the Republican base who feel that the mainstream media and Hollywood are often hostile to conservative values.

The film opened to lackluster box office performance, earning only $1.6 million during its debut weekend across 1,740 theaters, which places it at 10th in the rankings. Trump didn’t hold back in expressing his disdain for those involved, labeling them as “HUMAN SCUM” who are trying to damage a movement that transcends any individual.

The film features Sebastian Stan portraying a young Trump alongside his former attorney and mentor, Roy Cohn, played by Jeremy Strong from “Succession.” Critics like director Ali Abbasi have defended the film, arguing that there is no polite way to address what he sees as a rising tide of authoritarianism. He believes the narrative must confront this issue head-on rather than sugarcoat it.

In May, Trump’s legal team attempted to halt the film’s release by sending a cease and desist letter to its creators, indicating the former president’s deep concern about how his legacy is portrayed. This ongoing battle between Trump and Hollywood illustrates a larger narrative: many conservatives feel their stories are often distorted or unfairly represented, igniting a fierce dialogue in the lead-up to the next election.