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Trump White House Hosts Amazon MGM’s ‘Melania’ Screening As Nationwide Furor Intensifies Over Federal Agent’s Killing Of Minneapolis Man

January 25, 2026

The White House hosted a private screening of the documentary 'Melania' on Saturday, amid growing political tensions following a fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis. The event was attended by notable figures and drew criticism from Democrats due to the timing of the screening coinciding with the fallout from the shooting.

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The screening featured prominent guests, including Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Queen Rania of Jordan.
The documentary 'Melania' focuses on the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration.
The screening was scheduled prior to the shooting of Alexander Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
The event was closed to the White House press pool, raising concerns about transparency.

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Trump White House Hosts Amazon MGM’s ‘Melania’ Screening As Nationwide Furor Intensifies Over Federal Agent’s Killing Of Minneapolis Man

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