‘He’s probably good’: Donald Trump Jr gets muted endorsement from his father for The Apprentice reboot
Donald Trump Jr is reportedly being considered to host a reboot of The Apprentice, a reality show originally hosted by his father, Donald Trump, from 2004 to 2015. President Trump offered a lukewarm endorsement, saying his son is 'probably good' and has 'a little charisma.' Amazon has not confirmed any plans, stating that discussions about the show's future are still preliminary and speculative.
- ▪Amazon is reportedly considering a reboot of The Apprentice for Prime Video, but says it is not in active development.
- ▪Donald Trump hosted the original series from 2004 to 2015 before leaving to run for president.
- ▪Trump previously suggested Ivanka Trump, not Donald Trump Jr, as his preferred successor for the show.
- ▪Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted a short-lived revival in 2017 but left after one season amid political tensions.
- ▪Amazon acquired the rights to The Apprentice franchise through its purchase of MGM in 2022.
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US president Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr at a campaign rally in 2024. Trump Jr is reportedly being considered to lead a reboot of reality show The Apprentice. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersView image in fullscreenUS president Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr at a campaign rally in 2024. Trump Jr is reportedly being considered to lead a reboot of reality show The Apprentice. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersThe Apprentice‘He’s probably good’: Donald Trump Jr gets muted endorsement from his father for The Apprentice rebootSpeculative reports say Amazon is considering relaunching the reality show once hosted by the US president, with his eldest son floated as a possible host Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Sian CainThu 30 Apr 2026 23.14 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026…
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