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4. Did Trump Ever Take Amphetamines?

The movie suggests that Trump relied on amphetamines to maintain his high-energy persona in the ’80s. While Trump denies these claims, multiple reports, including Gabriel Sherman’s research, hint at his use of stimulant pills during that period. The film uses these allegations to highlight Trump’s relentless drive.

5. Did Trump Try to Rewrite His Father’s Will?

According to The New York Times, Trump attempted to alter his father’s will in the late 1990s, aiming to secure greater control over the estate. Fred Trump saw this as a betrayal and adjusted the terms to limit his son’s influence. The film dramatizes this tension, showing Trump pressuring his aging father to sign documents—a scene rooted in real-life allegations.