Palm Beach, April 11, 2025 – A December dinner at Mar-a-Lago between Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump has birthed a jaw-dropping $40 million Amazon Prime Video deal for Melania Trump’s life story, set to hit screens mid-2025 with cameos from the President and their son Barron. The project—spanning a documentary and a two-to-three-episode series—sees Melania as executive producer, directed by Brett Ratner, and promises an “unprecedented” peek into her White House days, per Times of India.
Bezos, Amazon’s billionaire founder, dined with Trump and Elon Musk days after Trump’s tariff pause for 75 nations—excluding China—eased tensions from their rocky past. Sources say Melania pitched the idea over dessert, leveraging her memoir Melania’s buzz (The Indian Express). Amazon outbid Disney’s $14 million offer, snagging the rights after Bezos greenlit it—$28 million reportedly lands in Melania’s pocket. “She’s cashing in on her moment,” an insider noted.
The film’s timing—filming began in December—syncs with Trump’s return to power, featuring Barron, now 19, in rare on-screen roles. Ratner, sidelined since 2017 misconduct claims he denies, helms the glossy production. Posts on X split hard—“Bezos kissing the ring?” one jabbed; another cheered, “Melania’s a mogul now!” Amazon’s $1 million inaugural donation and streaming The Apprentice seasons hint at a broader Trump thaw (Hindustan Times).
For India, it’s a side note—our iPhone exports dodge tariffs, but Bezos’ pivot raises eyebrows. “He’s playing both sides,” a Delhi analyst told The Hindu. With Amazon’s $238 billion empire at stake (Forbes, 2024), this isn’t just a doc—it’s a power play. Will Melania’s tale reshape her enigma, or just pad the Trump coffers?
