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Trump Lauds Melania as Star Amid Documentary's Poor Reviews

3/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Melania as a "fantastic movie star" during the National Republican Congressional Committee's fundraising dinner, linking praise to her documentary.
The documentary briefly topped Amazon's streaming charts, costing $75 million to produce and earning $16.6 million worldwide, drawing negative reviews.
Trump joked that "You can’t have two stars" in the family while praising Melania.
The remarks reflect ongoing attention on Melania despite the film's underwhelming performance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Melania as a "fantastic movie star" during the National Republican Congressional Committee's fundraising dinner, linking praise to her documentary.
The documentary briefly topped Amazon's streaming charts, costing $75 million to produce and earning $16.6 million worldwide, drawing negative reviews.
Trump joked that "You can’t have two stars" in the family while praising Melania.
The remarks reflect ongoing attention on Melania despite the film's underwhelming performance.