Michael Cohen has signaled recently in tweets and random comments to the media that he is no longer President Donald Trump’s most loyal defender. This continued in an interview with Vanity Fair that published Friday where he accused Trump of making racist remarks behind closed doors.
Cohen gave the interview Tuesday, the day of the first funerals for the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. Explaining why Cohen came forward now, Vanity Fair noted “he knew that the president’s private comments were worse than his public rhetoric,...
Cohen gave the interview Tuesday, the day of the first funerals for the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. Explaining why Cohen came forward now, Vanity Fair noted “he knew that the president’s private comments were worse than his public rhetoric,...
- 11/3/2018
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
President Donald Trump allegedly made racist statements, including during his time on The Apprentice, according to his former lawyer, Michael Cohen.
In an interview with Vanity Fair’s Emily Jane Fox, Cohen, who previously defended Trump against accusations of racism, coughed up four examples suggesting otherwise.
One incident allegedly happened when Cohen claims he was in on a discussion of The Apprentice, the first season of which featured finalists BIll Rancic and Kwame Jackson.
“Trump was explaining his back-and-forth about not picking Jackson,” Cohen said. Jackson, an African-American investment manager, had graduated from Harvard Business School.
“[Trump] said, ‘There’s no way I can let this black f-g win’,” Cohen alleged.
Another example occurred much more recently, in 2016, when Cohen observed to candidate Trump that his campaign rally crowd “looked vanilla on television.” According to Cohen, Trump shot back, “That’s because black people are too stupid to vote for me.
In an interview with Vanity Fair’s Emily Jane Fox, Cohen, who previously defended Trump against accusations of racism, coughed up four examples suggesting otherwise.
One incident allegedly happened when Cohen claims he was in on a discussion of The Apprentice, the first season of which featured finalists BIll Rancic and Kwame Jackson.
“Trump was explaining his back-and-forth about not picking Jackson,” Cohen said. Jackson, an African-American investment manager, had graduated from Harvard Business School.
“[Trump] said, ‘There’s no way I can let this black f-g win’,” Cohen alleged.
Another example occurred much more recently, in 2016, when Cohen observed to candidate Trump that his campaign rally crowd “looked vanilla on television.” According to Cohen, Trump shot back, “That’s because black people are too stupid to vote for me.
- 11/2/2018
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
Washington — Omarosa Manigault Newman, in the midst of a promotional tour for her new book, “Unhinged,” has revived a topic that was pervasive during President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign: His behavior on the set of “The Apprentice.”
On Monday, she told MSNBC’s “Hardball” that she heard Trump using a racial slur on tape, in reference to first-season contestant Kwame Jackson, who is now a strategic consultant.
But Jackson wants nothing to do with this narrative.
“Hard pass on all things Omarosa, no thank you,” he told Variety via email. “By me commenting or you covering the story, it simply adds fuel and attention to tomfoolery.”
Trump himself referred to an “Apprentice” alum — his business partner Mark Burnett — as proof of his innocence. On Monday, Trump tweeted that Burnett “called to say that there are No Tapes of the Apprentice where I used such a terrible and disgusting word as...
On Monday, she told MSNBC’s “Hardball” that she heard Trump using a racial slur on tape, in reference to first-season contestant Kwame Jackson, who is now a strategic consultant.
But Jackson wants nothing to do with this narrative.
“Hard pass on all things Omarosa, no thank you,” he told Variety via email. “By me commenting or you covering the story, it simply adds fuel and attention to tomfoolery.”
Trump himself referred to an “Apprentice” alum — his business partner Mark Burnett — as proof of his innocence. On Monday, Trump tweeted that Burnett “called to say that there are No Tapes of the Apprentice where I used such a terrible and disgusting word as...
- 8/14/2018
- by Ted Johnson
- Variety Film + TV
President Donald Trump has responded to Omarosa Manigault Newman’s claim that there is a recording from the set of “The Apprentice” in which he uses the n-word, writing on Twitter that he doesn’t “have that word in my vocabulary.”
The president said that Mark Burnett, who produced “The Apprentice,” called him and assured him there are “no tapes of the Apprentice where I used such a terrible and disgusting word as attributed by Wacky and Deranged Omarosa.”
He went on to assert that Manigault Newman made up the tape — she claimed three unnamed sources told her of the tape and its contents — and pointed to her “many recent quotes saying such wonderful and powerful things about me – a true Champion of Civil Rights – until she got fired” as evidence that her claims about him from her upcoming book, “Unhinged,” are only those of a disgruntled employee, as White House...
The president said that Mark Burnett, who produced “The Apprentice,” called him and assured him there are “no tapes of the Apprentice where I used such a terrible and disgusting word as attributed by Wacky and Deranged Omarosa.”
He went on to assert that Manigault Newman made up the tape — she claimed three unnamed sources told her of the tape and its contents — and pointed to her “many recent quotes saying such wonderful and powerful things about me – a true Champion of Civil Rights – until she got fired” as evidence that her claims about him from her upcoming book, “Unhinged,” are only those of a disgruntled employee, as White House...
- 8/14/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Former “The Apprentice” contestants continued to speak out against Donald Trump and the Republican presidential candidate’s campaign strategy on Friday at a press conference held in Manhattan. “Trump has created a toxic echo system in our political discourse,” said first season runner-up, Kwame Jackson. “Trump has appealed to the lowest common denominator of fear, racism and divisiveness in our populace. This mix is never a path to American progress.” He added, “Let us choose Kennedy over Kardashianism.” Also Read: NY Post Endorses Donald Trump, But Says He Needs to Be 'More Presidential' CNN reported Randall Pinkett, the show’s fourth season winner,...
- 4/15/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Some of Donald Trump's former Apprentice candidates say he's not "worthy of becoming president of the United States."
Six past contestants on the hit reality competition show, including season 4 winner Randal Pinkett and season 1 runner-up Kwame Jackson, are planning to hold a press conference in New York Friday to denounce the Gop front-runner ahead of the state's Tuesday primary, the Associated Press reports.
The contestants have issued statements slamming Trump's divisive rhetoric and his "campaign of sexism, xenophobia, racism, violence and hate."
"Trump is passionately and strategically reigniting a dirty and divisive culture soaked in a history of prejudice,...
Six past contestants on the hit reality competition show, including season 4 winner Randal Pinkett and season 1 runner-up Kwame Jackson, are planning to hold a press conference in New York Friday to denounce the Gop front-runner ahead of the state's Tuesday primary, the Associated Press reports.
The contestants have issued statements slamming Trump's divisive rhetoric and his "campaign of sexism, xenophobia, racism, violence and hate."
"Trump is passionately and strategically reigniting a dirty and divisive culture soaked in a history of prejudice,...
- 4/14/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- People.com - TV Watch
Some of Donald Trump's former Apprentice candidates say he's not "worthy of becoming president of the United States." Six past contestants on the hit reality competition show, including season 4 winner Randal Pinkett and season 1 runner-up Kwame Jackson, are planning to hold a press conference in New York Friday to denounce the Gop front-runner ahead of the state's Tuesday primary, the Associated Press reports. The contestants have issued statements slamming Trump's divisive rhetoric and his "campaign of sexism, xenophobia, racism, violence and hate." "Trump is passionately and strategically reigniting a dirty and divisive culture soaked in a history of prejudice,...
- 4/14/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Some of Donald Trump's former Apprentice candidates say he's not "worthy of becoming president of the United States." Six past contestants on the hit reality competition show, including season 4 winner Randal Pinkett and season 1 runner-up Kwame Jackson, are planning to hold a press conference in New York Friday to denounce the Gop front-runner ahead of the state's Tuesday primary, the Associated Press reports. The contestants have issued statements slamming Trump's divisive rhetoric and his "campaign of sexism, xenophobia, racism, violence and hate." "Trump is passionately and strategically reigniting a dirty and divisive culture soaked in a history of prejudice,...
- 4/14/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Six former “Apprentice” contestants are planning to publicly denounce Donald Trump just ahead of the April 19 New York primary. The former contestants, who include Season 1 runner-up Kwame Jackson and Season 4 winner Randal Pinkett, released statements in which they call out Trump for his divisive rhetoric. “As alums of ‘The Apprentice,’ we have had the opportunity to work with Donald in various capacities, including as employees of the Trump Organization,” Pinkett said, per PBS. “Based on that experience and Donald’s campaign, we do not believe he is worthy of becoming president of the United States.” Also Read: NY Daily News Endorses.
- 4/14/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Photo by Heidi Gutman
This past weekend Donald Trump once again mounted the annual Miss USA Pageant. Bravo’s Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic from E! hosted theevent, which was broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inLas Vegas! Although they were both new toNBC and the competition, they each have experience with The Donald. In a recentconference call interview they discussed their connections to the real estatemogul and what pageant they’d create if they could make their own.
Cohen is notonly Bravo’s main programming executive, but he’s become an on air personalityin his own right. He moderates the Real Housewives franchise reunion showsand his own live series Watch What Happens: Live, which airs on his networktwice a week.
He recalledwhat impressed him most when he met Mr. Trump. The host, known forasking the hard questions of his stable of reality TV stars said, “I hosted aQ...
This past weekend Donald Trump once again mounted the annual Miss USA Pageant. Bravo’s Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic from E! hosted theevent, which was broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inLas Vegas! Although they were both new toNBC and the competition, they each have experience with The Donald. In a recentconference call interview they discussed their connections to the real estatemogul and what pageant they’d create if they could make their own.
Cohen is notonly Bravo’s main programming executive, but he’s become an on air personalityin his own right. He moderates the Real Housewives franchise reunion showsand his own live series Watch What Happens: Live, which airs on his networktwice a week.
He recalledwhat impressed him most when he met Mr. Trump. The host, known forasking the hard questions of his stable of reality TV stars said, “I hosted aQ...
- 6/21/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
By Kim Palacios
“The Apprentice” will return to its roots on Thursdays this fall when it ditches celebs in favor of regular people. And, not just any regular people—season ten will feature contestants who suffered major setbacks as a result of the recession. Competition could be as fierce as ever when participants trade financial woes and unemployment for the coveted prize. In addition to fame and fortune, the winner will score a job with Donald Trump.
Since its series premiere in 2004, only the first six seasons focused on everyday people. January 2008 brought season seven, the first of three “Celebrity Apprentice” seasons runs won by media mogul Piers Morgan, comedienne Joan Rivers, and rocker Bret Michaels.
Whereas “Celebrity Apprentice” contestants wish to win the game in order to bring exposure to a cause and raise money on behalf of a charity, “The Apprentice” contestants compete on behalf of themselves. The...
“The Apprentice” will return to its roots on Thursdays this fall when it ditches celebs in favor of regular people. And, not just any regular people—season ten will feature contestants who suffered major setbacks as a result of the recession. Competition could be as fierce as ever when participants trade financial woes and unemployment for the coveted prize. In addition to fame and fortune, the winner will score a job with Donald Trump.
Since its series premiere in 2004, only the first six seasons focused on everyday people. January 2008 brought season seven, the first of three “Celebrity Apprentice” seasons runs won by media mogul Piers Morgan, comedienne Joan Rivers, and rocker Bret Michaels.
Whereas “Celebrity Apprentice” contestants wish to win the game in order to bring exposure to a cause and raise money on behalf of a charity, “The Apprentice” contestants compete on behalf of themselves. The...
- 7/14/2010
- by Kim Palacios
- Hollywoodnews.com
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