Melania Trump's Epstein denial

In an unprecedented address from the White House, Melania Trump dismissed claims linking her to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as politically motivated lies.

The statement comes amid renewed public interest in the Epstein files and has reportedly blindsided some administration officials.

While the first lady seeks to protect her reputation, some survivors of Epstein's abuse have expressed mixed feelings about her call for hearings.

House Oversight Chair James Comer has already indicated he will proceed with victim testimony following the first lady's remarks.