Patriot Brief
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What Happened: Melania Trump released the first trailer for a feature-length film documenting the 20 days before President Trump’s inauguration.
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Why It Matters: The project offers rare access to the first lady’s private role during a historic political transition.
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Bottom Line: Melania is telling her story on her own terms, and Hollywood paid a premium to let her do it.
Melania Trump has unveiled the first trailer for a new feature-length film offering rare behind-the-scenes access to her life as she prepared for President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
The 104-minute film, titled Melania, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on Jan. 30 and follows the intense 20 days leading up to President Trump’s inauguration. Amazon reportedly secured the project for $40 million after outbidding Disney, Netflix, and Paramount in what insiders describe as the largest documentary deal ever.
The trailer opens with Melania preparing to enter the Capitol rotunda in her now-iconic inauguration look. “Here we go again,” she says with a knowing smile beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.
Melania Trump releases new trailer for her upcoming film ‘Melania’, offering a glimpse into her life as First Lady.
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Footage shows the first lady moving between private jets, Mar-a-Lago meetings, Manhattan stops, and White House events. Cameras also capture quieter moments with her son Barron and her father, alongside the constant presence of security details.
“Is it safe?” Melania asks agents in one tense scene.
Another moment shows her interrupting President Trump during a speech rehearsal. “My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker,” Trump says. Melania quickly adds, “Peacemaker and unifier.”
The film also includes candid phone calls and unscripted exchanges, highlighting Melania’s detached humor and independence.
Negotiations began shortly after Trump’s election victory, with Melania deeply involved in production decisions. She pushed for a cinematic approach rather than a traditional political documentary.
“Everyone wants to know,” she says at the close of the trailer. “So here it is.”