Comedian Reiterates Allegations of Offensive Remarks by Donald Trump

Arnold’s Allegations

October 3, 2025: Comedian Tom Arnold has once again asserted that he possesses unreleased outtakes from the reality television series The Apprentice, featuring former President Donald Trump making offensive and racist remarks. Arnold claims to have viewed a compilation video, which he describes as a “Christmas video,” containing footage of Trump using derogatory language, including the N-word, the C-word, and the term “retard.” Arnold alleges that the video was compiled by two editors and an associate producer who worked on the show, and that it was intended as a joke among colleagues who did not anticipate Trump’s political rise.

Previous Statements

In a 2016 interview, Arnold stated, “I have the outtakes to The Apprentice where he says every bad thing ever, every offensive, racist thing ever. I have that.” He further elaborated that the video depicted Trump being “so mean to his own children,” and that it was widely circulated among crew members before Trump’s presidential campaign gained momentum.

Controversy and Speculation

Despite Arnold’s claims, the existence of such outtakes has been a subject of controversy and speculation. Former Apprentice producer Bill Pruitt has hinted at the existence of more damaging footage, stating, “When it comes to the #trumptapes there are far worse.” However, no such footage has been publicly released, and both Arnold and Pruitt have not provided concrete evidence to substantiate their allegations.

Connections to Other Claims

The controversy surrounding these alleged outtakes intensified during the 2016 presidential election. Former Apprentice contestant Omarosa Manigault Newman also suggested that such tapes exist, claiming that they contain footage of Trump using the N-word. Trump has consistently denied these allegations, and his representatives have not commented on the specific claims made by Arnold.

The Hunt for the Tapes

Arnold’s pursuit of the missing outtakes was documented in the Viceland series The Hunt for the Trump Tapes with Tom Arnold, which aired in 2018. The series chronicled Arnold’s efforts to locate and obtain the alleged footage, including confrontations with individuals connected to the production of The Apprentice. One notable incident involved a physical altercation between Arnold and producer Mark Burnett at a pre-Emmy party in 2018, which Arnold claimed was related to the search for the tapes.

Current Status

Despite the ongoing speculation and Arnold’s repeated assertions, the alleged outtakes have never been publicly released, and their existence remains unverified. The controversy continues to be a topic of discussion among media outlets and political commentators, with some viewing it as a significant issue, while others consider it a baseless conspiracy.