Stephen Colbert Agrees With Trump That Melania Is a ‘Very Private Person’ as Film Crews Follow Her Around for a $40 Million Doc | Video

Stephen Colbert is backing Donald Trump on his claim that Melania has not been seen around the White House because she’s a “very private person.” Last Sunday, Trump gave “Meet the Press” journalist Kristen Welker that explanation when asked about his wife’s absence.
“Yeah, she’s a very private person who has film crews following her around for the $40 million documentary about her life,” Colbert said on Thursday night’s episode of “The Late Show.”
Melania Trump is currently filming a documentary for Amazon Prime Video that promises to be a behind-the-scenes look at her life that’s directed by Brett Ratner. The director was “canceled” in 2017 after several women came forward accusing him of rape, sexual assault and harassment. Warner Bros. severed ties with Ratner following those accusations.
Colbert emphasized that he understood where the First Lady was coming from. “I’m just as private. Actually, Jim,...
“Yeah, she’s a very private person who has film crews following her around for the $40 million documentary about her life,” Colbert said on Thursday night’s episode of “The Late Show.”
Melania Trump is currently filming a documentary for Amazon Prime Video that promises to be a behind-the-scenes look at her life that’s directed by Brett Ratner. The director was “canceled” in 2017 after several women came forward accusing him of rape, sexual assault and harassment. Warner Bros. severed ties with Ratner following those accusations.
Colbert emphasized that he understood where the First Lady was coming from. “I’m just as private. Actually, Jim,...
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