First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday strongly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, saying she was not one of his victims and rejecting online speculation linking her to him or suggesting he introduced her to President Donald Trump.
Speaking at the White House, Melania Trump said she first met her husband in 1998 and crossed paths with Epstein later at a separate social event. She insisted she had “no relationship” with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, describing any limited contact as “casual correspondence.”
“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” she said, adding, “I am not Epstein’s victim,” while declining to take questions from reporters.
Her remarks immediately reignited public attention on the long-running Epstein case, which continues to generate political controversy in the United States. She also urged Congress to hold public hearings where Epstein victims could testify under oath, arguing that survivors should have a formal platform to share their accounts.
The First Lady made the rare public statement from the White House foyer, an unusual move for a sitting First Lady, as noted by former White House officials who described the intervention as highly unusual.
The Epstein case has remained a politically sensitive issue in Washington, involving renewed scrutiny of past associations and ongoing disputes over the release of government files related to the investigation. Epstein, who was convicted in 2008 and later faced federal sex trafficking charges, died in custody in 2019, with his death officially ruled a suicide.
Melania Trump also addressed a previously reported 2002 email exchange with Maxwell, calling it a “trivial note” and downplaying its significance.
Her comments come as debate continues over the handling and transparency of Epstein-related documents, with public opinion polls indicating widespread belief among Americans that key information has not been fully disclosed.
The First Lady’s statement has added new momentum to calls for further congressional scrutiny, even as victims and advocacy groups remain divided over the proposal for public hearings.
Originally Published By: Geo News
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