Summary
First Lady Melania Trump denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein, saying that claims connecting them should stop. She asked for Congress to hold hearings for Epstein's trafficking victims to share their stories. Melania also clarified she only briefly met Epstein in 2000 and dismissed rumors about her knowing Ghislaine Maxwell or being a victim.
Key Facts
- Melania Trump denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- She called for congressional hearings for Epstein's trafficking victims.
- Melania stated she only briefly met Epstein in 2000 and wasn't involved in his activities.
- She dismissed online rumors claiming Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump.
- Melania clarified she did not know Ghislaine Maxwell beyond a brief email exchange.
- California Representative Robert Garcia supported Melania's call for public hearings.
- President Trump previously acknowledged knowing Epstein but stated he banned him from Mar-a-Lago.
