In a jaw-dropping display of presidential showmanship turned frantic sales pitch, President Donald J. Trump blasted out a high-octane endorsement on X today, screaming that “MELANIA, the Movie, is a MUST WATCH. Get your tickets today — Selling out, FAST!”
The post, featuring a glamorous shot of the First Lady credited to photographer Regine Mahaux, links straight to Amazon’s sales page in what looks like the ultimate cross-promotion power play.But hold onto your popcorn—behind the bold claims lies CHAOS! Amazon MGM Studios has reportedly poured a staggering $75 million into marketing this glossy documentary, titled Melania: Twenty Days to History, which promises “unprecedented access” to the intense 20-day whirlwind surrounding Trump’s 2025 inauguration return. From high-stakes transition drama to intimate White House glimpses and Melania’s poised orchestration of the pomp and circumstance, the PG-rated film teases an insider’s view of America’s most powerful couple.Yet the buzz is anything but electric.
Advance ticket sales are reportedly limp in major markets—even in deep-red strongholds—while whispers of booed trailers and empty theaters swirl online. Critics are already circling like sharks, with some outlets hinting Amazon might bury disappointing box office numbers to save face. One savage take?
This could be the biggest Hollywood money pit since infamous flops, potentially not recouping a dime on the dollar despite the massive hype machine.Trump’s fiery plug arrives amid scorching backlash: While nationwide tensions boil over protests, policy firestorms, and accusations of government overreach, the Commander-in-Chief is laser-focused on hawking his wife’s cinematic spotlight. Social media erupted in mockery—users firing off savage jabs like “ICE chaos in the streets and you’re shilling movie tickets?” and brutal digs questioning if seats are being “bought in bulk” to fake the frenzy.
For media moguls, political insiders, and Wall Street watchers, this is pure dynamite. Amazon—already neck-deep in Trump-world ties—bets the farm on a high-profile political docudrama that could either cement its streaming dominance or become a legendary cautionary tale of celebrity overreach. Directed by Brett Ratner and set for a splashy January 30 theatrical release (complete with White House premieres and NYSE bell-ringing stunts), Melania positions the former model-turned-First Lady as the epitome of grace under fire.But with ticket demand allegedly tanking and ridicule raining down, is this a triumphant cultural counterpunch against the “woke left”… or the most tone-deaf self-promotion in presidential history?
One thing’s crystal clear: The battle for eyeballs—and dollars—is ON, and the stakes have never been higher. Grab your tickets… if you can find any before the lights go out on this blockbuster-or-bust spectacle!
