The network said it did not agree to the "unusual" payment request, which the publisher said was sent in error.

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,

Melania Trump has reportedly asked for a whopping $250,000 for an interview with CNN, that too amid the run-up to the US elections. However, there is something more to this story and it is yet to been if she does appear for an interesting interview with the premier news network.