03/20/2026

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What is the deal here? We went through this type of word play with Couric when Sarah Palin was running for Vice President. Now. Couric does this to our First Lady. I thought as women we would be supporting each other to raise us up above this and take us where we belong by earning our rewards.

Look what the media did to Monica. That lady was a victim of Bill Clinton (men are never made to suffer (except President Trump with fake court claims). Monica never was able to experience life in the manner that a young lady should have. She missed that period of dating and living life to the fullest.

Again, Couric/left media did it to Palin and now you are committing that same crime against the First Lady. I thought women were suppose to stick together. And, Couric comes out of retirement to help the left media out again?

Shame on all of you who are holding women from being successful.

That is a crime against women.

We expect the media to rise above all of this pettiness, especially women supporting other women.

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Could smell the sarcasm from here: Internet applauds Katie Couric’s one-word review of Melania.

(We thank Mr. Bezos for sponsoring the First Lady’s movie.)

Story by Aritri Paul

Mar 19,, 2026

Key takeaways:

• Criticism & Reviews: Katie Couric sarcastically called the documentary “Riveting”, highlighting public skepticism. Fans praised her cheeky one-liner on social media.
• High Costs & Scrutiny: Amazon reportedly spent $40M on the film and $35M on promotion, raising questions about a possible pay-to-play arrangement with the Trump administration.
• Lawmakers’ Concerns: Senators and Representatives are demanding answers from Amazon regarding financial dealings, approvals, and communications related to the documentary by March 30, 2026.

“Could Smell the Sarcasm from Here” Internet Applauds Katie Couric’s One-Word Review of Melania

Reviews are still pouring in for Melania, and people are getting increasingly creative. Katie Couric had fans in stitches after leaving a one-word review about Melania Trump’s self-titled documentary. 

The film was released to the public as the Epstein files and the war in Iran cracked on the popularity of Donald Trump. The documentary was already under heavy criticism, even before its theatrical release, due to the man behind the camera. Brett Ratner created the First Lady’s movie. It was the first film he directed since allegations of s—— harassment were made by several women in 2017. Many called the documentary a product of someone who desperately needed the President’s favor. 

Earlier in the week, a clip from the 2026 documentary was posted to Threads. In the video, the First Lady is seen riding in her car while singing along to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean. The person who shared the clip said the singing portion was their “favorite” scene from the documentary. The user also said that the First Lady “did a great job” with the movie, but Couric had just one word in response: “Riveting.”

The journalist’s reply seemed to ooze with sarcasm. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, given that Couric has been known to speak out against Donald Trump and his administration many times before. Her cheeky one-liner soon garnered some applause from many users on Threads. One person even said that the former Today show host was “spot on” with her analysis. While another wrote, “I just love Katie Couric’s shade game.” A third person confessed, “I giggled so hard when I saw your comment.

One fan commented under Couric’s response, writing, “Shady Couric is giving me life.” Another fan wrote, “I could smell the sarcasm from here.” Others just agreed, saying, “Love when Katie trolls.” 

Melania isn’t just facing harsh criticism from its viewers. Rep. Hank Johnson and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are now calling on Amazon. They want answers to questions about the “extraordinary sum” the company allegedly paid for the documentary. Melania reportedly cost $40 million. An additional $35 million was shelled out by Amazon MGM Studios to promote Melania. To top it off, the First Lady herself served as an executive producer on the project.

In a letter sent to Amazon president and CEO Andy Jassy this week, Johnson and Warren, along with Reps. Dan Goldman, Pramila Jayapal, and Sen. Ben Ray Luján wrote that the “excessive price Amazon paid – and the fact that Amazon is not even expected to break even from its investment – have led many ‘to question whether ‘Melania’ was a box office gamble or bribe.’” The Democratic lawmakers claimed that Amazon needed to address “the serious concerns that its investment in ‘Melania’ was part of an apparent pay-to-play arrangement with the Trump Administration.” 

The documentary made a splashy debut at the Kennedy Center last month. In their letter, the lawmakers highlighted what they described as “ways in which Amazon has appeared to curry favor with President Trump since the 2024 election.” They also noted a $1 million donation from the media giant to Donald’s 2025 inauguration and “an unknown sum” given for the construction of a $300 million ballroom at the White House.

The lawmakers requested responses to their questions. They want to know how Amazon “approved the acquisition of the film and docuseries rights to Melania.” They have also requested communications about the transaction and any financial arrangements related to it by March 30, 2026. 

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