Multiple outlets report that President Donald Trump discloses receiving a $10.71 million licensing fee tied to “Melania,” an Amazon MGM Studios documentary about the First Lady. The figure appears in Trump’s latest financial disclosure filing for 2025, which outlets say also reports total revenue exceeding $2.2 billion. Coverage ties the disclosure to broader reporting about Trump’s financial activities, including cryptocurrency-related earnings, which outlets note prompted online criticism.
Variety and other summaries state that Amazon MGM Studios acquired the documentary’s license for $40 million and spent about $35 million marketing it, while the documentary’s reported earnings include roughly $16.6 million. Across sources, the central point of agreement is the disclosed $10.7 million payment to Trump as income, described as a licensing fee connected to the film. While outlet details vary on additional business context and broader financial figures, all report the same disclosed amount and its link to the Amazon MGM Studios “Melania” documentary.
