The Apprentice: Fact vs. Fiction in 10 Moments (4 of 6)

6. Was Trump Jealous of Ivana’s Success?

The movie depicts Trump feeling threatened by his wife Ivana’s growing prominence. As a savvy businesswoman, she managed Trump casinos and graced magazine covers, earning her own fame. Their rivalry reportedly strained their marriage, adding another layer to their eventual divorce.

7. Were Allegations of Assault in Donald Trump’s Marriage to Ivana True? 

In the worst and most controversial scene of The Apprentice, Donald Trump sexually assaults his wife in a violent way. This happens after Trump tells her that he’s no longer interested in her after she had surgery to make her breasts bigger. She responds by calling him fat, which makes him very angry. This part of the movie was rejected by Trump as entirely fictional. However, it’s based on Ivana Trump’s own words from her 1989 divorce deposition. What truly happened remains a mystery known only to Donald Trump himself, especially since Ivana passed away in 2022, taking her full account of the events with her.