Nearly two months ago, CNN reached out to Melania Trump's book publisher to request an interview with the former first lady ahead of her upcoming memoir. After several exchanges about a possible interview, the publisher sent an unusual demand last week: an interview would cost $250,000.
Related: A CNN interview? To be an ally to LGBTQ+ people? Melania Trump seems to need $250K just to show up (www.advocate.com), where the bottom line is: " If all else fails, Melania can host another fundraising event for the Log Cabin Republicans, where she's assured of getting paid her standard fee."
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