Melania Trump made a public statement denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein. She said she is not his victim, did not meet Epstein until around 2000, and met Donald Trump by chance in 1998. She also insisted her name does not appear in any legal cases, FBI records, or victim statements linked to Epstein.
She explained that past claims about her involvement are false and defamatory, and that any contact with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell was limited and not related to criminal activity.
The statement sparked political debate, with Epstein survivors criticizing her for shifting focus away from accountability, while supporters said she was correcting misinformation.
Overall, she firmly rejected any link to Epstein and called for transparency and public hearings for victims.