Bezos: $75M Melania Trump Movie 'Good Business Decision'
Bezos said the film’s strong opening and Prime streaming release made Amazon’s decision worthwhile despite a $40 million production budget.
- On Wednesday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos defended the company's $75 million Melania documentary in a CNBC interview, insisting he had no involvement while calling it a "very wise business decision."
- Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, previously investigated whether the $75 million investment constituted "bribery in plain sight" to secure favorable treatment from the Trump administration.
- The film cost $40 million to produce and $35 million to market, yet grossed roughly $16.6 million worldwide at the box office, though it topped Prime Video charts after its theatrical debut.
- Dismissing claims of political influence as a "falsehood that will not die," Bezos explicitly denied rumors the deal originated from a Mar-a-Lago meeting with President Trump's family.
- Amazon Vice President of Public Policy Brian Huseman stated the company licensed the film through a "thorough and competitive bidding process," emphasizing its access to a historic presidential transition.
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Jeff Bezos denies role in Melania Trump documentary, says ‘people are very curious’ about first lady
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday defended his company’s decision to back a Melania Trump documentary, saying he had no involvement in the deal and rejecting claims it was intended to curry favor with President Donald Trump. Speaking with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin, the tech billionaire dismissed reports suggesting he personally pushed Amazon to acquire […]
Jeff Bezos Denies Role In Amazon ‘Melania’ Doc But Calls It "A Very Wise Business Decision"
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reiterated that he personally had no part in greenlighting Melania, the documentary on the current First Lady, but called it a “very wise business decision” for the tech giant. “We have denied it. Melania’s office has denied it. It’s not true,” Amazon’s co-founder, former CEO and now executive chairman told CNBC […]
Jeff Bezos calls Amazon’s documentary about Melania Trump ‘a good business decision’
Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin founder and Amazon executive chair, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the wealth disparity in America, addressing the affordability gap, the controversy surrounding Amazon’s documentary about Melania Trump, and more.
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