In a rare public statement, US First Lady Melania Trump addressed allegations linking her to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Speaking at the White House, she firmly denied any connection to the convicted sex offender and his associate, stating that false claims about her involvement must end immediately. She dismissed online rumors suggesting Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump as malicious attempts to damage her reputation.
The statement followed the release of a 2002 email between Melania Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell, which appeared in the Epstein-related documents. While the content of the message was not disclosed in full, it prompted renewed scrutiny. The First Lady emphasized that the correspondence did not imply any personal or professional relationship with Epstein or Maxwell. Her remarks marked a significant moment given her typically low public profile.