Craigslist Ad Offers $50 To Watch ‘Melania’ As Empty Theaters Spark Backlash

While Donald Trump and Melania Trump walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center promoting Melania, internet users were uncovering claims that quickly undercut the glossy premiere. Netizens pointed to alleged evidence suggesting an attempt to buy audiences for the First Lady’s documentary, reigniting online mockery and branding the film a “flop.” The backlash intensified after President Trump said the film was “selling out fast,” even as opening-night listings from Boston theaters showed near-empty seats, raising fresh doubts about real demand.