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MRFF says eight U.S. bases reported service members were pressured to see the Melania documentary by unit commanders.
An active-duty member reportedly wrote that their unit commander urged the group to attend a screening as a designated Unit Activity Event.
MRFF founder Mikey Weinstein said service members felt pressured and that leaders have 'complete and total control' over them.
DoD officials said there was no department directive requiring service members to view the film.
The film ‘Melania’ opened strong at the box office with a reported seven million dollars in its first weekend.
MRFF says the reporting bases were spread globally, indicating a broader concern beyond a single installation.
The MRFF described the issue as a broader concern about religious neutrality within the military.
MRFF President Mikey Weinstein warned that military leaders have ‘complete and total control’ over service members.
The article notes the screening was framed as a morale-boosting activity rather than a mandated obligation.
There is no official military directive requiring viewers, according to DoD officials contacted by BI.

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New reference reports military commanders allegedly coerced troops to watch the Melania documentary, suggesting a culture of fear that drives attendance.
The Raw Story piece corroborates claims that thousands of active-duty personnel may have been pressured to attend screenings, aligning with prior watchdog warnings.
The article notes the film’s box office performance, highlighting $7 million opening for a $75 million production, amid negative reviews.
Officials from DoD reportedly deny any directive mandating viewership, emphasizing there is no such instruction for service members to watch the film.
MRFF founder Mikey Weinstein characterizes the pressure as harmful to unit cohesion, likening it to injecting cancer into the body of the military unit.
The piece highlights financial aspects, noting the film’s production and marketing costs and the use of image-rights payments to Melania Trump’s company.
The new reference frames the coverage around political influence and how military engagement with entertainment can be perceived as policy-aligned coercion.
Accounts from service members describe commanders wearing red MAGA hats and framing screenings as part of unit cohesion activities.
Eight facilities worldwide are cited in the report as locations where troops faced pressure to attend screenings.
The reference connects the Melania documentary controversy to broader debates about the use of military resources for entertainment and potential political incentives.

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