Melania Trump drew backlash this weekend after internet hosting a non-public White House screening of her upcoming documentary, “Melania,” as Minneapolis grappled with additional unrest, Alex Pretti was killed by a federal agent (the second such demise within the metropolis in current weeks) and a significant winter storm threatened giant swathes of the nation.
The lavish do, scheduled earlier than the capturing, featured a high-profile visitor listing that included Apple CEO Tim Cook, former boxer Mike Tyson and self-help guru Tony Robbins, based on The Hollywood Reporter.
The movie’s director, Brett Ratner, who has denied a number of sexual misconduct allegations made through the #MeToo motion, was additionally in attendance.
As was Donald Trump and the couple’s youngest son, Barron Trump.
Following the occasion, Melania Trump shared a submit on X saying she was “deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family, and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night.”
She wrote, “Each of these individuals brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting impression. Our personal stories endure time and serve as a reminder of our mutual obligation to one another. It was an honor to present my new film, MELANIA, ahead of its global launch.”
Critics, nonetheless, questioned whether or not the occasion ought to have gone forward, given the circumstances.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) wrote on X: “Today DHS assassinated a VA nurse in the street, Bondi is attempting to extort voter files, and half the country is bracing on the eve of a potentially crippling ice storm with FEMA gutted. So what is the President up to? Having a movie night at the White House. He’s unfit.”
Even former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis condemned the screening.
She wrote on X: “I have deep respect for the First Lady and have been honored to meet her. But this event should have been postponed. With Minneapolis unraveling and Americans demanding leadership, this feels disconnected from reality. Disturbing echoes of 2020.”
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Amazon MGM Studios reportedly paid $40 million for the rights to the documentary and is claimed to be spending an extra $35 million on promotion. The movie is scheduled for launch in theatres this Friday earlier than streaming on Amazon Prime.
According to promotional supplies, the movie “offers unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady herself.”
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