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

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,

While Melania Trump has not appeared in many interviews or election campaign rallies to promote Donald Trump's presidential candidacy, US voters intend to see her more on the public platforms ahead of the November 5 elections.