Melania documentary creators say its big price tag wasn’t bribery

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: (L-R) President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend Amazon MGM's "Melania" World Premiere at The Trump Kennedy Center on January 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The makers of Amazon's Melania documentary have defended its exorbitant cost following accusations of bribery to appease the Trump empire. Amazon paid $40 million to Melania Trump's production company for the film rights and another $35 million...