Melania Denies Epstein Ties

In a rare and unprompted appearance under the presidential seal, Melania Trump denounced what she termed 'mean-spirited' attempts to link her to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

The First Lady called for survivors of Epstein's abuse to be allowed to testify before Congress, a move that critics suggest may be intended to deflect attention from other administration figures.

Epstein survivors have reacted with skepticism, accusing the First Lady of shifting the burden of proof onto victims.

The statement has revived public scrutiny of the scandal just as the administration sought to focus on international peace talks.