The New Yorker: How Mark Burnett Resurrected Donald Trump as an Icon of American Success
With “The Apprentice,” the TV producer mythologized Trump—then a floundering D-lister—as the ultimate titan, paving his way to the Presidency.
Mark Burnett apparently knew the way to woo Donald Trump was through flattery. This is a fascinating look at the role Burnett played in boosting Trump’s career in entertainment and politics.
