‘Insane Grifting’: Critics Rip Amazon After Don Jr. ‘Apprentice’ Reboot Report

Key Points:

• Amazon is reportedly considering rebooting the reality TV show "The Apprentice," with Donald Trump Jr. potentially serving as the new host, though no formal discussions with the Trump family have occurred and the project remains in early stages.
• The company has only had "preliminary internal discussions" about the reboot, and Amazon has stated that any reports about show details or hosts are speculative.
• Critics note that Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos have shown increased support for Trump-related events and causes, including sponsoring Trump's inauguration and streaming the original "Apprentice" series last year.
• Amazon also invested approximately $75 million in the production and promotion of the film "Melania," which was poorly received by critics and seen by some as an attempt to gain favor with the Trump family.
• Social media critics have expressed disapproval of the potential reboot, viewing it as another possible financial benefit to the Trump family amid Amazon's growing ties to the former president and his circle.