Melania Trump\u2019s statement denying meaningful ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sparked backlash after she called for survivors to testify publicly. Many survivors argued they had already shared their stories and said the focus should be on holding powerful institutions accountable. Critics also questioned the unanswered issues surrounding Epstein\u2019s wider social connections. Ultimately, her attempt to defend herself renewed attention on the case and survivors\u2019 calls for justice and transparency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"