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Military Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their Will
- MRFF alleges some U.S. service members were pressured by superiors to see the Melania documentary at cinemas.
- MRFF founder Mikey Weinstein says troops were pressured as part of a broader political agenda.
- The Daily Beast notes the film opened with $7 million at the box office despite negative reviews.
- DoD says there is no directive requiring service members to watch the film.
- MRFF describes such pressure as harming unit cohesion, likening it to injecting cancer into a unit.
- The article highlights financial aspects, including marketing and rights payments for Melania’s film.
- The report notes the film has political implications and uses military resources for entertainment.
- The Daily Beast frames the piece as a watchdog report on political influence in the military.
- The article cites eight facilities worldwide where soldiers allegedly faced pressure.
- The piece mentions the film’s director and Epstein-related controversy surrounding it.
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