Amazon to begin streaming Trump reality show ‘The Apprentice’

Amazon announced on Monday that it will begin streaming President Trump’s reality TV show “The Apprentice.”

In a release, Prime Video said seasons one through seven of Trump’s Emmy Award-nominated series “The Apprentice” will be available to stream.

The show's seasons will roll out weekly, with season one available to view on Monday, March 10.

“The series quickly became the number one show on television after its January 2004 premiere, with an average of 20 million viewers tuning in each week and 28 million watching the Season One finale,” the company said in its release.

Producer Mark Burnett, who also produced “The Voice,” “Survivor,” and “Shark Tank,” highlighted Trump’s reality TV shows as one of the best he’s ever produced.

“The charismatic onscreen presence of President Donald J. Trump made it a bona fide hit!” he said in a statement. “Now, thanks to Prime Video, a whole new audience will experience a new season every Monday.”

Trump said in a statement that he looks forward to rewatching the show because he had "such great memories" and fun, "but most importantly, it was a learning experience for all of us!"

The show propelled Trump to fame, leaving behind his real estate background and becoming a TV personality. Sixteen candidates participated in challenges for a $250,000 salary as an apprentice at The Trump Organization.

Trump hosted 14 of the show's 15 seasons, which is widely recognized as the pathway Trump took to becoming widely known and running for president.

Since he served as the show’s executive producer, he will likely benefit from the streaming on Prime Video, CNN noted.

The announcement comes as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has become close with Trump in recent months. Amazon donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration in January and announced a $40 million budget for first lady Melania Trump's documentary.

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