Cease and Desist Letter Sent to Filmmakers of 'The Apprentice' by Trump's Attorneys

SOURCE variety.com
Attorneys for Donald Trump have sent a cease and desist letter to block the U.S. sale and release of a film called 'The Apprentice' which portrays the former president in a negative light. The filmmakers claim the movie presents a fair and balanced portrait of Trump's early years as a real estate developer and his relationship with Roy Cohn.

Key Points

  • The film 'The Apprentice' presents a damning portrayal of Trump as a philanderer who stiffs contractors and cuts deals with the mob.
  • Trump's camp responded with a threat of legal action, calling the film 'malicious defamation.'
  • The film stars Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as Cohn and was directed by Ali Abbasi.
  • The filmmakers claim the movie is a fair and balanced portrait of the former president.

Pros

  • The film sheds light on Trump's early years as a real estate developer and his relationship with Roy Cohn.

Cons

  • The film portrays Trump in a negative light, showing him as an ethically compromised individual