Long before he clinched the US presidential seat for the first time in 2016 and again last week, Donald Trump has always been a fixture as a prominent public figure, particularly in the entertainment and business industry.
Here is a comprehensive look at Trump’s most significant appearances, arranged according to how much of a cultural impact each has made over the decades.
The Apprentice (2004 – 2015)
Trump’s most substantial and influential media role came as the host and executive producer of NBC’s The Apprentice and its spinoff The Celebrity Apprentice. The show averaged around 20 million viewers in its first season and quickly became the defining reality TV programme of the 2000s.
Trump’s catchphrase “You’re fired!” entered popular culture and the show was heavily responsible for reshaping his public image from a real estate developer and tycoon to television personality. The boardroom setting and Trump’s authoritative persona became prominent elements of reality television.
