Trump Received $10.7 Million Fee for Amazon 'Melania' Documentary

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump reported a $10.71 million licensing fee for the documentary “Melania,” produced by Amazon MGM Studios, as income on his 2025 financial disclosure report, with Amazon acquiring the film for $40 million and spending $35 million on marketing.
• Trump also reported $521,161 from the licensing of Melania Trump’s memoir and $6 million in net proceeds from NFTs and collectibles related to the former First Lady.
• The 2025 financial disclosure showed Trump’s revenue more than doubled to at least $2.2 billion, including significant income from crypto businesses, notably World Liberty Financial, which sold a 49% stake to a UAE-linked investment firm, raising ethical concerns.
• Trump holds a diverse portfolio of stocks in major media and tech companies, with shares in Trump Media & Technology Group valued at around $900 million despite a 40% stock price decline this year.
• Democrats have accused Amazon of attempting to gain favor with Trump through the “Melania” deal, a claim denied by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Prime Video head Mike Hopkins, who cited a competitive bidding process and strong performance of the documentary.