Coverage dated October 2, 2024

CNN says Melania Trump publisher asked for $250K fee in response to interview request

Headline from The Hill

Melania Trump's book publisher requested $250,000 in exchange for an interview with her ahead of the release of her forthcoming memoir, CNN reported.

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Reports & sources

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    CNN requested an interview with Melania Trump. Her book publisher asked for $250,000 in exchange (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    CNN By Hadas Gold and Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two months ago, CNN reached out to Melania Trump’s book publisher to request an interview with the former first lady ahead of her upcoming memoir. After several exchanges about a possible interview, the publisher sent an unusual demand last week…

  2. The Hill

    CNN says Melania Trump publisher asked for $250K fee in response to interview request (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Melania Trump's book publisher requested $250,000 in exchange for an interview with her ahead of the release of her forthcoming memoir, CNN reported.

  3. New York Post

    CNN claims Melania Trump’s book publisher demanded $250K for interview (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The publisher of Melania Trump's new book reportedly demanded $250,000 from CNN when the cable network asked to do an interview with her.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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