Melania Trump’s telecast addressIn it, she denied any meaningful connection to Jeffrey Epstein, which seemed to catch many people off guard. It also included some within the White House, raising questions about timing and intent.
In first lady’s public remarks to President Epstein Donald Trump defended her decision to speak out.
According to the US “Mirror” report, Trump said that his wife has become increasingly frustrated with media reports and theories about her alleged links to Epstein. In particular, suggestions that Epstein introduced the couple seemed to trigger a reaction from her.
“She found it very insulting,” Trump told The New York Times, explaining why Melania chose to address the issue publicly. He added that while he did not recommend the move, he supported her decision: “If you want to do it, you can do it.”
Trump also reiterated that Melania met with him independently. “She didn’t know me through Jeffrey Epstein,” he said, pushing back on circulating speculation.
Trump insisted that he knew Melania was planning to make the statement but had no prior knowledge of its content. “I didn’t know what the statement was, but I knew she was going to make a statement,” he told The New York Times.
“It doesn’t bother me,” he said, adding that Melania had “a right” to speak.
The speech reportedly surprised several officials. The New York Times quoted sources as saying that many people within the government did not know about the speech in advance.
The timing is notable as the administration has been trying to move away from the Epstein issue amid other major developments, including ongoing geopolitical tensions.
In her speech, Melania firmly rejected any suggestion of close ties with the United States. Epstein Or Ghislaine Maxwell. “The lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein must end today,” she said, calling such claims “baseless.”
She also sent a resurfaced 2002 email to Maxwell, describing it as a “casual correspondence” and “a trivial note.” Melania said she only met Epstein through overlapping social circles, not as a personal associate.
Melania’s intervention has brought renewed attention to the Epstein case, which had begun to fade from the headlines. Documents cited in the report include past photos and letters from Trump, Melania, Epstein and Maxwell, although none of them have been charged with wrongdoing related to Epstein’s crimes.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump have always denied any involvement.
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