Held at the Kennedy Center, it fell short of expectations for a project of such a high cost. The black-and-white dress code was paired with a black carpet instead of the traditional red. First Lady Melania Trump arrives with President Donald J. Trump, Chairman of the Trump Kennedy Center, for the red-carpet premiere of her documentary “Melania” at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/BJTy42DSV9 — The Trump Kennedy Center (@kencen) January 30, 2026Meanwhile, the guest of honor, Melania Trump, appeared underdressed. Overall, the planned aesthetic for Melania Trump’s premiere appeared uneven, as many MAGA attendees’ outfits were widely criticized for missing the intended theme. pic.twitter.com/jwPONN4UeS — The Trump Kennedy Center (@kencen) January 29, 2026In other news, despite being a highly budgeted and marketed documentary, the advance ticket sales were shocking.