“Ironically Trump is Hollywood”- Supporters recall Donald Trump’s Hollywood success on The Apprentice amid political debates

Donald Trump came out to be victorious in the 2024 US Presidential Elections with 277 electoral votes while Kamala Harris got stuck with 224. Trump has secured Pennsylvania and has reached the 270-electoral vote threshold. His victory was confirmed by the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC.

Trump claimed victory in several key battleground states like Georgia, Ohio, and Florida, while Kamala Harris won New Hampshire and Virginia. Trump also secured one electoral vote in Maine’s Second District.

With everything going well for Trump, The Apprentice fans have taken to social media platforms like X to draw a parallel between his success and the movie.

One user on X commented

"Ironically trump is Hollywood. He had great ratings on the apprentice."

Another user said ,

"I beg you, anyone who hasn’t seen this. Anyone who thinks they know who they’re voting for, or against. Just watch this incredible movie before 8pm on Nov 5th."

"Saw the movie yesterday. Best film of the year. Congratulations!", lauded another user.

These netizens were in favor of the fact that the movie boosted the popularity of Donald Trump which eventually impacted his victory.

One user commented,

"Kicked off US election week with The Apprentice tonight which is an absolutely cracking film. Jeremy Strong is brilliant."

Another user mentioned,

"The movie was perfect. I don't know how anyone on the left could have a problem with it."

"Every word! Have seen #TheApprentice twice. Superb filmmaking. Bravo to all. What Jeremy & Sebastian can get across with their eyes", said another user.

These users spoke about the movie on its own and how they felt about the cast, filmmaking, and everything else they liked.

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Donald Trump has openly criticized The Apprentice

Donald Trump has been outspoken in his criticism of The Apprentice. The movie was directed by Ali Abbasi and explores the celebrity businessman's early career in real estate under the mentorship of Roy Cohn. Trump took to his Truth Social account to call the film "a FAKE and CLASSLESS movie" and expressed his hope that it would "bomb."

He further denounced it as "a cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job," which suggests the movie's release was a strategic attempt to hurt his political movement ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. He also questioned whether the filmmakers had the legal right to use the title The Apprentice.

Donald Trump specifically took issue with the portrayal of his first wife, Ivana, calling the depiction inaccurate. He blasted Gabe Sherman, the writer of the movie, as a "lowlife and talentless hack" and criticized him for misrepresenting their relationship, which he described as positive until Ivana’s death.

Trump framed the movie as part of a broader effort by "Hollywood elites" to interfere with the election, claiming it sensationalized lies that had already been debunked.

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The Apprentice box office collections

The Apprentice, directed by Ali Abbasi, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024 to major attention. The film, which focuses on Donald Trump's rise as a real estate mogul in New York City under the mentorship of Roy Cohn, received early critical buzz due to its provocative subject matter and strong performances.

The movie opened in theaters on October 11, 2024, and quickly garnered both media attention and controversy, especially due to Donald Trump's scathing criticism. Despite his condemnation, the film's buzz continued to grow, particularly as the 2024 election approached, with many seeing the release as a political move.

As of early November 2024, The Apprentice has grossed approximately $10.7 million globally, with a major portion, about $6.8 million, coming from international markets. The domestic box office accounts for around $3.9 million.

The film saw a relatively strong opening weekend, bringing in $1.6 million, followed by steady but modest earnings, dipping as the weeks progressed.

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Despite facing backlash from Trump supporters, including calls from his campaign for a lawsuit, The Apprentice has managed to carve out a space in the competitive marketplace of political dramas.