The Making of Trump (2015)

4.4/10 • 86 min • Documentary

Overview

As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments about politics from the floor of the 1988 Republican convention. Additionally, celebrities, politicians, and people described as "close to The Donald" weigh in, including former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-N.Y.), former Atlantic City mayor Jim Whelen, boxer Mike Tyson, and notorious "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa.

Cast

David Axelrod

Self (archive footage)

Rona Barrett

Self (archive footage)

Tom Brokaw

Self (archive footage)

Pat Buchanan

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

Jeb Bush

Self (archive footage)

Ben Carson

Self (archive footage)

Katie Couric

Self (archive footage)

Bo Dietl

Phil Donahue

Self (archive footage)

Doug Flutie

Self (archive footage)

Robin Givens

Self (archive footage)

Mark Halperin

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