Melania Trump holds extraordinary White House event to deny ties to Epstein, knowledge of his crimes
President Trump previously dismissed the Epstein controversy as a hoax but later signed legislation to release related government files.
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Published Apr 9, 2026
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First Lady Melania Trump delivered a statement at the White House denying personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calling recent allegations 'smears' while urging Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein's victims.
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