CNN's request for an interview with Melania Trump was met with a $250,000 fee and strict NDA terms from her publisher, raising ethical concerns.
The demand for a licensing fee for an interview with a public figure, particularly a former First Lady, is considered highly unusual and frowned upon.
Skyhorse Publishing later clarified that the $250,000 demand was sent 'by mistake,' attributing it to an internal miscommunication, leaving questions about the validity of the fee.
The NDA required everyone involved in the interview process at CNN to sign it, imposing a hefty $100,000 penalty for any breaches, emphasizing control over the narrative.
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