Melania Trump addresses Epstein rumors

Melania Trump described the persistent links between her and Epstein as 'insulting lies,' seeking to distance herself from the scandal that has plagued her husband's presidency.

President Trump later stated that while he knew she was frustrated by the rumors, he did not explicitly recommend the bombshell statement.

Survivors of Epstein's abuse have expressed mixed feelings, with some welcoming the call for hearings while others accuse the first lady of 'shifting the burden' onto victims.

The statement has reignited intense scrutiny of the Epstein saga just as the administration sought to move past it during the Iran conflict.