Controversy Erupts Over Rape Scene in Donald Trump Movie 'The Apprentice'
The cinematic world was set ablaze when "The Apprentice," a biopic on Donald Trump's early years, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Ali Abbasi, dives into Trump's life as an ambitious young property developer in 1970s and 1980s New York. However, it is not just the portrayal of Trump's rise that has sparked controversy, but a particularly explosive scene depicting the rape of his first wife, Ivana Trump, that has provoked outrage and potential legal action from Trump's team. "The Apprentice" stars Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as his mentor, Roy Cohn. The movie offers a complex portrayal of Trump, showing his evolution from a naive social climber to a ruthless dealmaker. Despite the glowing reviews for the performances and the nuanced storytelling, the depiction of Trump's alleged rape of Ivana has overshadowed other aspects of the film. The contentious scene is rooted in real-life allegations made
