Melania Trump was paid for a rare appearance at a political event. It's not clear who cut the unusual $237,500 check

Campaign finance and government ethics experts say a payment to a presidential candidate's spouse to appear at political fundraisers is unusual, ethically questionable and should be properly noted in the disclosure forms.

Melania Trump has received substantial payments for her speaking engagements at political fundraisers, raising ethical concerns and highlighting an unusual practice for the spouse of a candidate.

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