Melania Trump denounces ‘baseless lies’ connecting her to Epstein

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 612

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she was “never involved in any capacity” with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and that “baseless lies” about her are being circulated.

In a rare solo statement livestreamed on the White House website, Melania Trump also called for a congressional hearing featuring the women who have shared stories of abuse by Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting federal trial on sex trafficking charges.

“I …

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