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Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.

April 9, 2026 at 07:00 PM Original source
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Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
BBC Newsvia rss

Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.

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Axiosvia ai

In a rare public address from the White House, First Lady Melania Trump firmly denied any personal or professional ties to Jeffrey Epstein, stating she was "never been friends with Epstein." This statement comes amidst ongoing scrutiny over the administration's handling of Epstein-related documents and President Trump's historical connections to Epstein.

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What Epstein Said About Melania and His 'Lolita Express'
Daily Beastvia ai

In a public statement from the White House on April 9, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump vehemently denied any personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, responding to resurfaced allegations and recordings. The controversy stems from audio tapes in which Epstein allegedly claimed a close friendship with both Melania and Donald Trump, and even asserted that Melania's first intimate encounter with Trump occurred aboard his infamous private jet, the "Lolita Express."

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Melania Trump niega una relación cercana con Jeffrey Epstein: "Las mentiras que me vinculan con él deben terminar hoy mismo"
El Paísvia ai

Melania Trump, primera dama de EE. UU., ha negado rotundamente cualquier relación cercana con Jeffrey Epstein, afirmando que las acusaciones que la vinculan con el financiero condenado por delitos sexuales son falsas y difamatorias. En una sorpresiva declaración desde la Casa Blanca, Melania calificó como "mentiras infundadas" los rumores tras revelarse que intercambió correos con Epstein.

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Melania Trump denies links to Epstein abuse
Vanguard Newsvia ai

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed. The 55-year-old former model’s on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, with no explanation for why she would bring up the late sex offender Epstein now.

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Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
Fox 5 Vegasvia ai

First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the "stories are completely false" and calling online accusations that she was somehow involved "smears about me."

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Melania Makes Surprising Claim About 'Love' Email to Ghislaine Maxwell
Daily Beastvia ai

First Lady Melania Trump addresses controversy over a 2002 email to Ghislaine Maxwell, denying any personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calling the email a trivial note.

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Melania Trump says she did not have relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardianvia ai

First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calls for Congress to hold hearings for Epstein's victims.

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Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Epstein in unplanned address
The Irish Timesvia ai

First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calls for Congress to hold hearings for Epstein's victims in an unplanned address.

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Melania Trump blasts ‘lies’ linking her to Epstein and calls on Congress to hold hearing for victims
KESQvia ai

First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calls for Congress to hold hearings for Epstein's victims in a rare public address.

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Sky Newsvia ai

First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, calling the claims 'defaming her reputation'. She also calls for a congressional hearing for survivors of Epstein's abuse.

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