Nearly two months ago, CNN reached out to Melania Trump’s book publisher to request an interview with the former first lady ahead of her upcoming memoir. After several exchanges about a possible interview, the publisher sent an unusual demand last week: an interview would cost $250,000.
CNN: We’re in the business of selling advertisements, I think we should understand better than most that we are providing you a service.
Them: Aren’t you a news organization?
CNN: