Melania Trump addresses Epstein rumors

In her address, Melania Trump described rumors linking her to Epstein as 'unfounded and baseless lies,' clarifying that her past correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell was merely casual.

The statement has divided opinion among Epstein's survivors, with some welcoming the call for hearings while others accuse the first lady of shifting the burden of proof onto victims.

President Trump admitted he did not recommend the speech but defended her right to address the issue, stating she had been frustrated by the associations for some time.

House Oversight Chair James Comer has since committed to holding hearings, though the administration's broader goal remains ending the investigation into the Epstein saga.