"The first season of The Apprentice re-introduced Donald Trump to the world as an incredibly successful and intelligent businessman—it was a hit show in 2004 and boosted the Trump brand. The show was a major opportunity for producers to create his persona and sell his image to America. How did they pull this off? And what does it mean for Donald Trump to be a reality TV president? He is introduced as the largest real estate developer in NY. He wasn't. He brags about his products, 'largest window in the city;" NOPE. Highest Ceilings. NOPE, Mar-a-largo the number on club in the country. Hadly! Trump water, the purest in the country. Trump Casinos...THE best; except they were 1.3 billion in debt, and filed for bankruptcy," just as his University did, and like our nation will, if he builds that wall.