Speaking withThe Playlist, Abbasi attempted to answer that question.

Im disappointed and shocked about the reception in the U.S. of “The Apprentice.”

What Im really shocked about is that the movie is being considered controversial.

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Ive said this many times, I still dont understand.

I dont know whats controversial about the movie.

One potential factor is timing, which may have counted against the movie.

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In 1970s New York, a young Donald Trump, an ambitious heir of a wealthy family, is mentored by Roy Cohn, a ruthless attorney. Under Cohn’s influence, Trump navigates the complexities of power and ambition, shaping his future persona through a relentless pursuit of success and dominance.

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So I did actually watch as much as I could of what everybody else was doing.

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