Jeff Bezos Faces Heat Over $75M Melania Documentary Purchase — Staff Demand Answers

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News (1 / 1) 16.03.2026 11:52 / Simo

Jeff Bezos pushed back at his Washington Post editors after a private March 12 lunch turned tense over his reported $75 million purchase of a Melania Trump documentary. Staffers grilled him about motives, newsroom cuts and political ties. Read on to discover the full story!

Lunch Confrontation

Bezos hosted a group of Washington Post editors and reporters at his Washington, D.C., mansion on March 12 and was met with pointed questions. Staffers pressed him about the pricey film purchase, recent staff reductions and whether the move sought favor with President Trump; sources say he denied personal involvement and called it a 'hands-off' deal.

The Film and Reaction

The documentary, directed by Brett Ratner, was reportedly bought for $75 million and was widely mocked, even spawning a themed popcorn bucket. It did not perform well at the box office but won praise from Trump and some supporters; commentators including Jimmy Kimmel and writer Michael Wolff criticized the timing and optics, and industry figures questioned the rationale behind the acquisition.