U.S. "First Lady" Rarely Speaks Out: Denies Any Connection to Epstein, Hints at Legal Action

ME News message. On April 10 (UTC+8), U.S. First Lady Melania Trump made a rare statement in front of the cameras at the White House on Thursday local time, directly addressing rumors circulating on social media linking her to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and dismissing them as “false defamation.” Melania clearly denied any relationship with Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, saying that she had only had “occasional email correspondence” with Maxwell, and emphasizing, “I am not a victim of Epstein.” She also hinted that legal action would be taken, saying, “My lawyers and I have successfully rebutted these baseless lies, and I will continue without hesitation to defend my reputation.” The statement, which lasted only five minutes, drew widespread attention for two reasons: first, Melania rarely speaks publicly; second, as the Iran war continues to heat up, the Epstein-related topic has gradually faded from public view, and this remark has pulled the politically sensitive issue that has troubled the White House for months back into the spotlight. In the statement, Melania called on Congress to hold hearings so that Epstein crime survivors could testify publicly after taking an oath. Robert Garcia, a senior Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, immediately expressed support and urged the committee chair to “arrange” the hearing “immediately.” (Source: BlockBeats)