Melania Trump, who was re-elected as the First Lady of the US, has turned her election victory into cash.
The Wall Street Journal, one of the leading newspapers in the US, announced that President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, earned millions of dollars thanks to a deal she made with Amazon.
Melania Trump was looking for a buyer for a documentary detailing her return as First Lady. Her manager had presented the film, which she would produce, to many studios, including those owned by Amazon.
First Lady Trump had mentioned the project during a meeting with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos at Mar-a-Lago last December.
SHE WILL RECEIVE 28 MILLION DOLLARS
According to the Wall Street Journal report, Amazon, known for its frugality and tough negotiation skills, agreed to pay 40 million dollars for a film. This is the largest expenditure Amazon has ever made for a documentary and is nearly three times the next highest bid.
While it was stated that Melania Trump would receive at least 28 million dollars within the framework of the 40 million dollar deal, it was also expressed that additional income for the documentary would be provided through sponsorships. An Amazon spokesperson said, “We licensed Melania Trump's documentary and series because we think it will be very popular with our customers.”
The report in the Wall Street Journal also stated that Trump told the CEOs of tech giants attending his wife's inauguration that they must pay at least 10 million dollars to be featured at the end of the documentary. The report also included information that CEOs who agree to the payment will be invited to the gala.
It had previously come to light that Melania Trump would work with director and producer Brett Ratner, who has recently been on the agenda due to harassment scandals, on her documentary.
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