Democratic strategist James Carville expressed his disbelief that the upcoming Melania Trump documentary would cost $40 million, questioning the rationale behind such a high budget. Describing it as excessive, he noted, "You could produce a world class documentary for $2 million... Where's the money going?" Carville speculated that this deal serves to solidify ties between Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump, indicating that the figures involved are merely a means to gain influence rather than standard industry practices. Additionally, he suggested that the media, specifically The Washington Post which Bezos owns, should investigate these financial maneuvers. The blockbuster price for the Melania documentary, Carville concluded, is not just about production costs, but represents deeper political affiliations.
Carville emphasized a significant disparity in documentary funding, arguing, "You couldn't spend $40 million on a documentary if you tried 10 times harder to do it." His disbelief extends to questioning the motivations behind the financial backing from Amazon, suggesting that such an investment indicates a troubling convergence of corporate influence and political ties, particularly after Bezos' meeting with Trump. This leads him to conclude that the exorbitant budgeting is indicative of larger ulterior motives at play in the film's production, which he finds 'breathtaking'.
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