Warren Accuses Amazon MGM of Bribery in Melania Documentary Bid

Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls Amazon MGM’s $40 million bid to license Melania a 'bribery in plain sight' and asks for details on any talks with the Trump administration amid a pay-to-play probe; Amazon says the decision was based on access, the story, and a competitive bidding process. The bid topped the next bidder by about $26 million (Disney). Melania opened in theaters in January and has grossed roughly $16.6 million globally, a level unlikely to recoup the film’s costs. Lawmakers urge transparency on whether federal bribery laws were violated.