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Trump Campaign to Sue 'The Apprentice' Filmmakers Over Alleged False Assertions, Says Steven Cheung at Cannes2024

May 21, 2024, 09:30 AM

The Trump campaign has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the makers of the biopic 'The Apprentice,' alleging false assertions in the film. Campaign spokesman Steven Cheung criticized the filmmakers and stated that legal action would be taken to address the issue. In response, the film's director, Ali Abbasi, dismissed the threat, noting Trump's history of frequent lawsuits and questioning his success rate. Abbasi also expressed a willingness to screen the movie for Trump, suggesting that the film's portrayal might not be as unfavorable as anticipated. The film is slated for a September release, timed to coincide with political debates. The controversy around the film has garnered attention at Cannes2024.