John D. Miller, former chief marketing officer for NBC and NBCUniversal, apologized for helping create Donald Trump, a monster whose fake business success persona was created for The Apprentice show.
NBC’s The Apprentice Exec.: We created a monster, Trump.
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Summary:
A former NBC marketing executive, John D. Miller, has expressed regret for his role in creating the false narrative of Donald Trump as a successful businessman through The Apprentice. He explains how the show exaggerated Trump’s business acumen, leading many Americans to believe Trump could run the country like a corporation mistakenly. Miller’s confession reveals the harmful consequences of this manufactured persona, which many voters still hold as true.
- The Apprentice heavily exaggerated Trump’s business success by crafting a false narrative for television.
- Trump’s real businesses experienced multiple bankruptcies, contradicting his TV persona.
- Many voters believed Trump’s television image and supported him, thinking he could “run the country like a business.”
- Miller expressed regret, calling Trump’s false narrative a “dangerous” myth that has impacted the U.S. politically.
- Miller came forward to correct this narrative before Trump’s potential future political ambitions, feeling it was his patriotic duty.
John D. Miller’s confession underscores how media manipulation can have dangerous political consequences. Trump’s fraudulent business image, built for entertainment, deceived voters into trusting a man fundamentally unfit for leadership. This highlights the need for a more informed electorate, unshackled by myths peddled by corporate media, and a greater focus on leadership that prioritizes the common good over personal profit.
