Melania Trump Denies Jeffrey Epstein Ties, Calls for Survivor Justice
First Lady issues public statement denying association with Epstein while urging justice for survivors. Multiple outlets report on unusual timing and nature of denial.
First Lady Melania Trump issued a public statement on April 9, 2026, categorically denying any association with Jeffrey Epstein and calling for justice for his victims. According to reports from BBC, NBC News, and other outlets, Trump described Epstein as "disgraceful" and urged that survivors be heard.
The New York Times and CBS News reported that Trump explicitly stated she was not a victim of Epstein, while ABC News provided context on what is currently known about any potential connections. The timing and nature of the denial drew attention from multiple news organizations, with some outlets questioning why such a statement was necessary at this time.
MS NOW characterized the announcement as "bizarre" and suggested it came "despite evidence," though other mainstream outlets focused primarily on Trump's calls for justice for Epstein's victims. The First Lady's statement appears to be her most direct public comments regarding the Epstein case to date.
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