Of course Melania demanded $250,000 & a signed NDA for an interview to promote her new memoir
Melania Trump just got busted.CNN reports that it reached out to Mrs. Trump’s publisher almost two months ago hoping to set up an interview with the ex-FLOTUS about her new memoir, out next week.
After going back and forth several times, the publisher finally agreed to the sit-down in exchange for… a fee of $250,000 and a signed NDA.Per CNN:Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!In an email to CNN, Skyhorse Publishing sent a document labeled, “Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement” that laid out strict terms for an interview and use of material from the book, titled “Melania,” due to publish on October 8.
On top of that, the agreement stipulated that “CNN shall pay a licensing fee of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).” CNN did not sign the agreement……Paying a public figure for an interview, especially the spouse of a political candidate, is highly frowned upon in most newsrooms, which tend to have strict guidelines against such a practice.
It is also highly unusual for the request to come from a representative purportedly acting on behalf of the spouse of a presidential candidate and a former first lady -– especially with such a large price tag.The NDA reportedly said that anyone at the network who worked on the interview–from producers to reporters to cameramen–had to sign the contract and would be subject to a $100,000 penalty for every violation.Skyhorse Publishing later said the $250,000 payment demand was sent “by mistake” which is, um, totally understandable, right?
