Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein

On Thursday, April 9, First Lady Melania Trump issued a formal statement from the White House denying any personal relationship with the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She specifically refuted online claims that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, stating she met her husband by chance. Trump clarified that while she and her husband attended similar social events in New York City, she never traveled on Epstein’s plane or visited his private island. She acknowledged having only casual correspondence with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Rejecting rumors that she was a victim of Epstein, she condemned the allegations as malicious defamation. Additionally, she called on the U.S. Congress to host public hearings for Epstein's victims to ensure their stories are officially recorded. This statement comes amidst ongoing political scrutiny regarding the president's past social associations.