#10: Trump Often Mixed Up Names and Key Details Unless Briefed
Several contestants said Trump frequently got names wrong or confused which team did what. Producers sometimes had to brief him right before the boardroom so he could appear fully informed. Without those summaries, his comments could veer off-track or contradict what actually happened in the task.

This left contestants feeling like Trump wasn’t truly following the competition. They’d spent days immersed in every detail, while Trump’s grasp could be shaky. It added an odd disconnect — the person firing them didn’t always remember the basics, but his decisions still determined their fate.
