White House screening of ‘Melania’ draws criticism as Minneapolis shooting fallout escalates

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of “Melania,” a documentary centered on the first lady, according to the public calendar.

The event became politically charged because it occurred amid intensifying national debate and protests tied to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent.

Democrats criticized what they called an ill-timed focus on a film event, warning that the administration’s approach to enforcement and accountability could collide with looming funding deadlines in Congress.