Gabriel Sherman

A heated confrontation erupts between a rising Donald Trump and his former mentor, Roy Cohn. Roy expresses outrage over being billed for his partner's stay at a Trump property, leading to a brutal realization that his former protégé has surpassed him in ruthlessness.

Donald and Ivana engage in a cruel, escalating argument about physical attraction, plastic surgery, and their crumbling marriage.

During a flirtatious encounter, Ivana shares her ambitions for a better life while Donald explains his ruthless philosophy of killers and losers.

Days before their wedding, Donald attempts to negotiate the terms of a prenuptial agreement with Ivana as she threatens to leave him.

Roy Cohn ruthlessly explains his philosophy of winning at any cost, recounting his role in the execution of the Rosenbergs to mentor a young Donald Trump.

Roy Cohn teaches a young Donald Trump his first lesson in ruthless public relations while facing a federal housing discrimination lawsuit.

Roy Cohn reveals his ruthless philosophy and the illegal methods he used to win a major case to a young Donald Trump. As Roy confesses to his role in the Rosenberg executions and his use of blackmail, Donald is both horrified and mesmerized by the power of total lack of empathy.

Donald Trump is interviewed by Rona Barrett about his public feud with Ed Koch and his business success. During the exchange, he deflects questions about his father's help and first hints at the possibility of a presidential run if he were to lose his fortune.