Jeff Bezos defends Amazon’s controversial $40m Melania film as ‘a good business decision’
Jeff Bezos defended Amazon's $40 million Melania documentary as a sound business decision during a CNBC interview. He denied any personal involvement in the film, which has been criticized for its financial backing and alleged connections to the Trump administration. Despite its failure to recoup its budget, Bezos claimed the film performed well in theaters and on streaming services.
- ▪Jeff Bezos stated that the Melania documentary was a good business decision for Amazon.
- ▪The film was purchased for $40 million and failed to recoup its budget, earning only $16.7 million worldwide.
- ▪Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have raised concerns about potential bribery related to the film's production and promotion.
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Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and executive chairman, was asked about the film during an interview on CNBC this week. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APView image in fullscreenJeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and executive chairman, was asked about the film during an interview on CNBC this week. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APMelaniaJeff Bezos defends Amazon’s controversial $40m Melania film as ‘a good business decision’The Amazon founder has denied any personal involvement in the film, which failed to recoup its budget on releaseBenjamin LeeWed 20 May 2026 11.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJeff Bezos has defended Amazon’s controversial Melania documentary as “a good business decision” while denying any personal involvement.The Amazon founder and executive chairman was asked about…
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