JAKE COYLE,
Jake Coyle is a journalist who covers entertainment for The Associated Press. He has been reporting on the film industry for over a decade, with bylines in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Variety. His work focuses on the intersection of culture and politics in Hollywood, as well as the impact of technology on the entertainment business.
78%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author describes the film as 'scathing portrait of the former president' and 'potentially explosive big-screen drama'.
- The film notably contains a scene depicting Trump raping his wife, Ivana Trump (played by Maria Bakalova). In Ivana Trump's 1990 divorce deposition, she stated that Trump raped her. Trump denied the allegation and Ivana Trump later said she didn't mean it literally.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
- The author doesn't provide any information about potential conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
100%
Examples:
- The film is for sale in Cannes, so it doesn't yet have a release date. Variety on Monday reported alleged behind-the-scenes drama surrounding The Apprentice. Citing anonymous sources, the trade publication reported that billionaire Dan Snyder, the former owner of the Washington Commanders and an investor in The Apprentice, has pressured the filmmakers to edit the film over its portrayal of Trump.
Deceptions
45%
Examples:
- The film notably contains a scene depicting Trump raping his wife, Ivana Trump (played by Maria Bakalova). In Ivana Trump's 1990 divorce deposition, she stated that Trump raped her. Trump denied the allegation and Ivana Trump later said she didn't mean it literally.
Recent Articles
The Faustian Bargain: A Deep Dive into Trump's Mentor Relationship with Roy Cohn in 'The Apprentice'
Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Ali Abbasi's 'The Apprentice' premiered, starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump and exploring his formative years with mentor Roy Cohn. Controversy surrounds an alleged rape scene involving Ivana Trump during their divorce proceedings. The film offers insights into Trump's business acumen and political ambitions, sparking mixed reactions.