Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein abuse

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Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026

US First Lady Melania Trump's remarks denying any links to Jeffrey Epstein came out of the blue — US First Lady Melania Trump's remarks denying any links to Jeffrey Epstein came out of the blue
Mandel NGAN

US First Lady Melania Trump's remarks denying any links to Jeffrey Epstein came out of the blue
Mandel NGAN

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed.

The 55-year-old former model's on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, with no explanation for why she would bring up the late sex offender Epstein now.

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