Think of the worst boss you ever had raking you over in the worst fraternity hazing ever. That's the relationship of an extremist rightwing toady and the late-night pitchman. What a team!

It’s surprising that he thinks Trump considers anyone an apprentice when based on current and past behavior he thinks of no one except himself. In other words, the whole premise is wrong. So the journalist is extrapolating again on tea leaves while Trump is drinking soda.