Fox News Hosts Gush Over Melania Trump's New Documentary

The Five's Dana Perino and Kayleigh McEnany showered the former first lady with praise during an interview about her $75 million film.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:23pm

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The hosts of Fox News' The Five went all in on flattery and softball questions while talking to Melania Trump about her new documentary, "Melania", which follows her during the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration. The hosts asked Melania about her daily routine, her son Barron's intelligence, and Donald Trump's dancing, while also promoting the film.

Why it matters

The interview highlights the cozy relationship between Fox News and the Trump family, as the hosts competed to lavish praise on Melania and her new vanity project. It also underscores the challenges the film is facing, with reports that it has only sold 13% of tickets in the Trumps' hometown of Palm Beach, Florida for its opening weekend.

The details

During the interview, host Dana Perino asked Melania about her "favorite time of the day", to which Melania replied that she enjoys the "very early morning" when it's quiet. Host Kayleigh McEnany also told Melania that her daughter thought she was a "princess" and that her son was similarly awestruck, before plugging the film as a "family affair" since it is rated PG.

  • The interview took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
  • Melania's documentary "Melania" is set to premiere at the Kennedy Center on Thursday evening, January 29, 2026.
  • The film is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Melania Trump

The 55-year-old former first lady who is promoting her new $75 million documentary "Melania".

Dana Perino

A 53-year-old host on Fox News' The Five who interviewed Melania Trump.

Kayleigh McEnany

A 37-year-old former White House press secretary under President Trump who is now a host on The Five and interviewed Melania Trump.

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What they’re saying

“Can I ask a question I've been dying to ask? You all might think this is kind of a weird question but I've always been curious: What is your favorite time of the day?”

— Dana Perino, Host, The Five

“So thank you for creating a movie that I can take them to. It's PG so it's a family affair.”

— Kayleigh McEnany, Host, The Five

What’s next

Melania's documentary "Melania" is set to premiere at the Kennedy Center on Thursday evening, January 29, 2026 and will be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The takeaway

The interview on Fox News' The Five highlights the continued cozy relationship between the network and the Trump family, as the hosts competed to lavish praise on Melania and her new vanity project. However, the film appears to be struggling to attract audiences, with reports of low ticket sales in the Trumps' hometown of Palm Beach, Florida.