Did Amazon bribe Trump with the $40 million ‘Melania’ documentary? Congress is asking questions

Melania Trump’s self-titled documentary may have been more than a mediocre movie: It’s also the grounds for questioning if Amazon violated federal anti-bribery laws.

In a March 15 letter, a group of U.S. lawmakers including Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, called on Amazon to explain its deal to acquire Melania, particularly the reasoning behind its sky-high price tag. Amazon spent $40 million to acquire the movie (and the rights to a proposed docuseries), the most expensive deal for...