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,

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

Representatives for former first lady Melania Trump’s book publisher requested $250,000 in exchange for an interview with her ahead of the release of her forthcoming memoir, CNN reported. As CNN was working to secure an interview with Melania Trump,