First Lady Melania Trump hosted an exclusive screening of her forthcoming documentary at the White House on Saturday evening, marking an early presentation of a film that chronicles her preparations leading up to her husband’s second presidential inauguration. The black-tie event brought together an array of prominent figures from business, culture and public life for an intimate preview of the Amazon MGM Studios production. This exclusive viewing took place days before the documentary’s official global premiere and was described by the First Lady as a “historic moment” in her public service journey. 

The documentary, titled Melania, offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the twenty days preceding the twenty-twenty-five inauguration, presenting Mrs. Trump’s perspective on family, transition planning, business and philanthropy. The film was directed by Brett Ratner and produced in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, which paid an estimated forty million dollars for the rights. Attendance at the White House screening included President Donald Trump, their son Barron Trump, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, retired boxer Mike Tyson and Queen Rania of Jordan, among others. 

Guests shared photographs and videos of the event on social media, capturing the formal atmosphere and celebratory tone of the evening. Melania Trump, speaking at the event, emphasized the personal and historical significance of the film, describing it as an unfiltered glimpse into her role and responsibilities. She expressed pride in presenting the film ahead of its broader release, which includes a planned red-carpet event at the renamed Trump Kennedy Center later this week. 

The screening occurred against a backdrop of heightened national political discourse, with the Trump administration’s policies under intense public scrutiny. Supporters of the First Lady hailed the event as a demonstration of cultural engagement and personal leadership, while critics questioned the timing amidst broader political tensions. Melania is scheduled for theatrical release on January thirtieth, with further promotional events planned to reach international audiences.