Donald Trump Reacts to Upcoming Melania Trump Documentary

Aside from sharing his opinion on the documentary, which has a trailer providing an eye-opening preview of what viewers can expect, the president showed support for his wife by attending the world premiere.

Aboard Air Force One on January 11, 2026, a jolly Donald Trump gushed over his wife's new media project while engaging with and answering questions from reporters.

As people gear up to watch First Lady Melania Trump's documentary, set to be released today (January 30, 2026), President Trump shared some insight on what he thinks.

A Poised First Lady in Control of Her Own Story

Directed by Brett Ratner, "Melania" is being positioned not just as a documentary, but as an event: a rare, front-row glimpse into the life of one of the most enigmatic and, at times, misunderstood women to have graced the East Wing.

In a sleek, black-and-white poster released ahead of its premiere, Melania sits poised in a power suit, her gaze sharp and unfazed, a quiet signal that this story is being told entirely on her terms.

From the moment the trailer, released on December 17, 2025, begins, it's clear this isn't a soft-focus tribute. It opens with Melania walking through a grand corridor in heels that echo like a war drum.

"Here we go again," she murmurs to the camera with a smile, an opening line that lands like both an inside joke and a foreshadowing.

Sweeping Motorcades, Whispered Moments, and a Powerful Voice

What follows is a meticulously crafted montage: her public appearances with Donald, wide-angle shots of sweeping motorcades, and private, behind-the-scenes, intimate moments that paint a fuller, more human portrait of the first lady.

Her voice lingers throughout, guiding the narrative with a calm resolve. "Together, with like-minded leaders, we have a voice," she says, her words layered over scenes of diplomacy, glamor, and quiet solitude.

The trailer flashes phrases like "Witness," "History," and "In the Making" in all caps across a black screen, creating a sense of tension and magnitude, almost like chapters in a modern political odyssey.

One of the final clips shows Melania in an opulent high-rise room, gently congratulating Donald on his reelection win, moments before her official White House portrait appears in stark black and white.

"Everyone wants to know. So, here it is," she states, not as an invitation, but a statement of authority. In less than two minutes, the trailer reveals what the full documentary intends to explore: a woman once framed by silence now choosing to speak, not in whispers but in headlines.

Donald's Rave Review on 'Melania'

If the trailer stirred public curiosity, Donald's reaction aboard Air Force One only amplified the momentum. When asked by a reporter whether he had seen the film and what he thought of it, the president didn't hesitate.

"I've seen pieces of it," he revealed, his tone shifting into something unmistakably proud. "It's incredible. I tell you. I think it's gonna do very — you know, she did a book. And the book was a big number one best seller. And, this is a movie, and it seems to be captivating a lot of people's attention. It's very good."

While his phrasing carried the familiar cadence of campaign trail bravado, there was no mistaking the warmth beneath it. This was not just a political leader weighing in on a media release; this was a husband, charmed and visibly impressed.

Donald went on to highlight the excitement surrounding the film's premiere at the Kennedy Center, which, at the time, had not yet occurred.

"It's a very hard ticket, I can tell you," he boasted, noting the flood of high-profile interest. "Everybody, Wayne Gretzky and his wife, Janet — beautiful wife, great wife — they said last night, 'Gee, I wanna go —' A lot of — Everybody wants tickets to the premiere. I think it's gonna be great."

His words, a blend of promotional enthusiasm and personal admiration, offered a rare glimpse into his view of Melania's influence, not just as first lady, but as a cultural figure stepping confidently into the spotlight on her own terms.

A Show of Strength and Unity at the Kennedy Center Premiere

But words weren't all Donald Trump offered. Just days after praising the film mid-flight, Donald made his support visibly and unmistakably clear by stepping out alongside Melania Trump at the star-studded Kennedy Center world premiere on January 29.

Standing hand-in-hand before a sea of flashing cameras, the couple cut a striking figure: he in a classic navy suit and deep red tie, she in an elegant black dress cinched at the waist, her signature poise on full display.

In an industry premiere packed with onlookers, dignitaries, and high-profile guests, Donald's presence by Melania's side wasn't just symbolic; it was a gesture that solidified her story as one told with confidence.

As the spotlight followed the first lady into her new role as documentary subject, the president stood quietly in frame, not as the center of attention, but as an unwavering pillar of support.