Melania Trump Denies Any Association with Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady denies allegations, urges transparency as Epstein controversy resurfaces
US, Apr 10 : First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday firmly denied any association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, stating she was neither connected to him nor among his victims. Her remarks have brought renewed public attention to the long-running Epstein controversy, an issue her husband Donald Trump has repeatedly attempted to put behind him.
Addressing reporters from the White House, Melania dismissed online claims suggesting Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump. She clarified that she met her husband at a New York party in 1998, while her first encounter with Epstein occurred two years later at a separate social event.
“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” she said, emphasizing that she had no relationship with him. She also noted that her interactions with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell were limited to brief and casual exchanges.
In a notable move, the First Lady called on the U.S. Congress to hold public hearings, allowing Epstein’s victims to share their testimonies under oath. The proposal signals a push for greater transparency, even as it risks prolonging public scrutiny of the case.
Her statement comes amid criticism of how the administration handled the release of Epstein-related documents. Recently, Attorney General Pam Bondi was removed following backlash over delays in disclosing key files linked to the investigation.
Melania explained that her only documented communication—a brief email to Maxwell regarding a magazine article—was merely a “trivial note” without deeper significance. She reiterated that overlapping social circles in places like New York and Palm Beach occasionally brought high-profile figures into the same events.
The Epstein case, which dates back to his 2008 conviction and subsequent 2019 arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges before his death in custody, continues to fuel public debate. While some support renewed hearings, several survivors have opposed the idea, arguing they have already shared their experiences extensively and urging authorities to act on existing evidence.
