Did Amazon bribe Trump with the $40 million ‘Melania’ documentary? Congress is asking questions

Melania Trump’s self-titled documentary may have been more than a mediocre movie: It’s also the grounds for questioning whether Amazon violated federal anti-bribery laws. In a March 15 letter, a group of U.S. lawmakers, including Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), called on Amazon to explain its deal to acquire Melania, particularly the reasoning behind its sky-high price tag. Amazon spent $40 million to acquire the movie (and the rights to a proposed docuseries), the most expensive deal for a commissioned documentary ever, and $26 million more than Disney, the next highest bidder, offered for the first lady’s film. “The fact that Amazon is seeking favorable treatment from the Trump administration while paying a far-above-market sum to produce and promote the Trump family’s film raises questions about Amazon’s exposure under federal anti-bribery law,” the letter states, as revealed to USA Today. “When corporate giants […] transfer tens of millions of dollars to the family