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Amazon Takes MGM, Mulls Trump Apprentice Revival

5/1/2026

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Amazon's acquisition of MGM gives it control of The Apprentice, which still pays President Donald Trump six-figure royalties annually.
Amazon is holding early internal talks to revive The Apprentice with Donald Trump Jr. as host, but no decision has been made.
Trump’s 2024 financial disclosure shows he earned between $100,000 and $1,000,000 in royalties from the series.

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Story summary

Amazon's acquisition of MGM gives it control of The Apprentice, which still pays President Donald Trump six-figure royalties annually.
Amazon is holding early internal talks to revive The Apprentice with Donald Trump Jr. as host, but no decision has been made.
Trump’s 2024 financial disclosure shows he earned between $100,000 and $1,000,000 in royalties from the series.