First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein
Rep. Robert Garcia characterized Melania Trump's remarks as stunning, noting Democrats have sought such hearings for months.
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Published Apr 11, 2026
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First Lady Melania Trump issued a televised denial of any friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and called for Congressional hearings for survivors. While welcomed by some House Democrats, Epstein's survivors criticized the statement as a deflection of responsibility.
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