The 927-page financial disclosure report, published by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, shows that the documentary generated $10.71 million for the Trump family in 2025 through a movie licensing agreement.
The filing also disclosed that First Lady Melania Trump received an additional $521,000 from the licensing agreement tied to her 2024 memoir, Melania, highlighting multiple revenue streams linked to her public profile.
The disclosures have renewed public and political attention on the documentary, which sparked debate both before and after its release because of Amazon MGM Studios' substantial financial investment and the timing of the project.
Directed by filmmaker Brett Ratner and produced through Melania Trump's company, Muse Films, the documentary premiered in approximately 1,500 cinemas on January 30 before later becoming available for streaming.
According to box office figures, the film earned an estimated $7 million during its opening weekend and went on to gross $16.7 million worldwide. Following its release on streaming platforms, Melania Trump said the documentary rose to the top of Amazon Prime Video's most-watched titles.
Ahead of the theatrical release, President Trump publicly encouraged his supporters to watch the film, describing it as a "must watch" and saying tickets were "selling out, fast."
The documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump's second inauguration as president. It follows Melania Trump as she prepares to return to the White House, featuring dress fittings, private moments with the president and preparations for the inauguration ceremony.
Despite its commercial performance, the project became the subject of political controversy because of Amazon MGM Studios' reported $75 million investment. Reports indicated that the company spent $40 million to secure the film's release rights and a further $35 million on marketing and promotion.
The scale of that investment prompted criticism from some Democratic lawmakers, who questioned whether the deal could have been intended to strengthen Amazon's relationship with the Trump administration.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Hank Johnson reportedly initiated an inquiry into what they described as a possible "pay-to-play" arrangement. They expressed concerns that Amazon might be seeking favourable treatment on issues including antitrust enforcement, tariffs, trade policy, federal contracts and tax legislation.
Amazon has rejected those allegations, maintaining that the agreement was negotiated as a commercial business decision rather than a political favour.
As of the latest disclosure, the White House has not publicly commented on the financial details contained in the ethics filing or the renewed questions surrounding the documentary's production and financing.