Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties

Melania Trump broke with modern tradition for first ladies by delivering a surprise public statement regarding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Speaking under the presidential seal, she dismissed online speculation and leaked emails suggesting she was introduced to Donald Trump by the disgraced financier.

The address has reportedly blindsided White House officials and revived public interest in the Epstein files just as the administration sought to move past the issue.

Survivors of Epstein have criticized the timing of the statement, suggesting it serves as a distraction from ongoing investigations into the handling of the case.