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Melania Trump says she's "never been friends with Epstein" in rare address

Melania Trump says she's "never been friends with Epstein" in rare address

Summary

First Lady Melania Trump stated she has never been friends with Jeffrey Epstein and has no connection to his crimes. She addressed false claims about her through a speech from the White House and emphasized that Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.

Key Facts

  • Melania Trump denied having a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • She stated Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.
  • The first lady has dealt with rumors linking her to Epstein before, including legal actions that led publishers to apologize.
  • Melania mentioned an email she sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, which she described as casual correspondence.
  • Her legal team often addresses and combats rumors and false claims.
  • The Epstein files have caused ongoing challenges and scrutiny for the Trump administration.
  • Melania called for Epstein's victims to be allowed to testify before Congress.

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