Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein ‘need to stop’

Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein ‘need to stop’

Melania Trump, the First Lady, has rejected allegations connecting her to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that claims linking them should cease immediately. During a press briefing at the White House, she emphasized the importance of ending the speculation surrounding her relationship with the convicted sex offender. The remarks came as a surprise, with no prior indication of her intent to address the issue publicly.

Call for congressional action

In her statement, Trump urged lawmakers to hold hearings for survivors of Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking activities. She argued that these individuals deserve the chance to present their accounts under oath before Congress. “Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public if she wishes,” she said, “and then her testimony should be permanently recorded in the congressional record.”

“I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant,” Trump asserted, dismissing any role she might have played in Epstein’s alleged crimes. She also denied familiarity with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s jailed associate, describing their 2002 email exchange as mere “casual correspondence” and a “polite reply.”

Trump further criticized online rumors suggesting Epstein introduced her to her husband, Donald Trump. She called these claims “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation.” While she acknowledged the public’s interest in the matter, she insisted that the focus should shift to the victims rather than her personal connections. The reason behind her sudden statement remains uncertain, with no clear explanation provided for her decision to take the issue into her own hands.