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Young Donald Trump, Roy Cohn, and the Dark Arts of Power

The New Yorker Radio Hour

CHAPTER

The Apprentice: Power Play

This chapter explores the film 'The Apprentice', focusing on Donald Trump’s formative relationship with Roy Cohn, a controversial figure who mentored him in the art of power and manipulation. It highlights pivotal moments in their connection, including Cohn's aggressive legal tactics during Trump's early career, and how these strategies influenced Trump's rise in New York’s competitive landscape. The narrative also addresses the film's production challenges and the impact of Trump's public persona on Hollywood's willingness to engage with the project.

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