When I first heard the story last month that Melania Trump was paid nearly $250,000 to appear at a Log Cabin Republican fundraiser — LGBTQ+ Republican group for those who don’t know and yes, I know what you’re thinking — I smelled a greedy grab.

The publisher of Melania Trump's forthcoming memoir asked for a $250,000 fee for the former first lady to do an interview with CNN, the outlet reported on Thursday. Skyhorse Publishing reportedly sent a document labeled "Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement" to a CNN reporter who was requesting the interview,

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,