Melania Trump's book publisher, Skyhorse Publishing, mistakenly requested a $250,000 fee from CNN for an interview with the former first lady about her new memoir. The request included a 'Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement' and was later described by Skyhorse as an 'internal miscommunication,' with neither Melania Trump nor her team aware of it. CNN declined to pay the fee, as it is uncommon for legitimate news organizations to pay for interviews, particularly with political figures. The fee amount is comparable to what Melania Trump has recently received for speaking engagements. Fox News conducted an interview with her without paying any fees, highlighting the unusual nature of the request from Skyhorse Publishing. Despite the controversy, Melania Trump has remained relatively low-profile during the ongoing presidential race.