#6: Trump’s Feedback Often Contradicted Itself From Week to Week
Contestants said Trump would praise a trait one episode — assertiveness, boldness, taking charge — then punish that exact same behavior the next. It created a confusing environment where no one knew what he actually valued or how to stay on his good side.
This inconsistency kept everyone off-balance. Contestants second-guessed their instincts and sometimes played smaller or louder depending on Trump’s mood that week. It made the boardroom feel more like a guessing game than a fair evaluation, and it kept contestants nervously watching for the next sudden shift in expectations.