First Lady of the United States Melania makes a rare statement, denying any connection to Epstein

Gate News update, April 10, according to a report by Bloomberg. At a rare on-camera appearance at the White House on Thursday local time, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump addressed rumors circulating on social media linking her to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling them “false defamation.”

Melania explicitly denied any connection to Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, saying that she had only had “occasional email contact” with Maxwell, and emphasizing, “I am not a victim of Epstein.” She also hinted that she would pursue legal action, saying, “My lawyer and I have successfully rebutted these baseless lies, and we will not hesitate to continue to protect my reputation.”

The statement, which lasted only five minutes, drew widespread attention for two reasons: first, Melania rarely speaks publicly; second, as the Iran war continues to intensify, the Epstein issue has gradually faded from public view. This remark has pushed a politically sensitive matter that has troubled the White House for months back into the spotlight.

In her remarks, Melania urged Congress to hold a hearing so that Epstein’s crime survivors can testify publicly after taking an oath. Robert Garcia, a senior Democratic member of the House Oversight Committee, immediately voiced support and urged the committee chair to “immediately” schedule a hearing.