Director Ali Abbasi expressed frustration over difficulties in securing distribution, stating on X that "for some reason certain power people in your country don't want you to see it!!!" This highlights challenges filmmakers face in gaining visibility, particularly for politically charged narratives.
Steven Cheung, communications director for the Trump campaign, criticized the film's release, calling it "election interference by Hollywood elites" and labeling it as "pure malicious defamation" which should not be seen at all, reflecting the tension between political narratives and film.
The film chronicles Trump's rise to power in New York real estate with controversial depictions, including an unsettling portrayal of his relationship with Ivana Trump, echoing actual allegations she made during their divorce which adds a complex layer to the film's narrative.
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