Trending Now - Melania Trump Addresses Epstein Controversy With Strong Denial

WHO:

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated, “I met my husband by chance at a New York City party in 1998. The first time I crossed paths with Epstein was in the year 2000 at an event Donald and I attended together.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “polite reply” and a “trivial” note, which she later misread as “trival.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated, “I have never had any knowledge of Epstein's abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant. Was never on Epstein's plane. And never visited his private island.”

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., praised Melania Trump for her statement, saying, "Thank you to our First Lady for being a voice for victims across the country."

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., stated, "First Lady asks Congress to bring Epstein survivors in for testimony."

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated that she had a friendly email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002, signing off the email with "Love, Melania."

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump mentioned that Maxwell referred to her as "sweet pea" in the email exchange.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee, suggested that Melania Trump should testify under oath to clear her name.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., called for a public hearing "immediately" in response to Melania Trump's statements.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated, “I am not Epstein’s victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “casual correspondence” and a “trivial” note, which she later misread as “trival.”

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Suhas Subramanyam suggested that Melania Trump should testify under oath to clear her name.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., called on House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., to schedule a public hearing "immediately."

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated, “I met my husband by chance at a New York City party in 1998.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump mentioned that the first time she crossed paths with Epstein was in the year 2000 at an event she and Donald Trump attended together.

[April 9th, 2026] - Alternet - Journalist Michael Wolff stated that a new book titled "The Rise and Fall of The House of York" by Andrew Loney includes a passage where Epstein allegedly claimed to have had sex with Melania Trump a year before she met Trump.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee, suggested that Melania Trump should testify under oath to clear her name.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated, “I have never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump called for Congress to provide a forum for Epstein’s victims to testify under oath, stating, “Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public, if she wishes, and then her testimony should be permanently entered into the congressional record.”

[April 9th, 2026] - Alternet - Michael Wolff, journalist, stated that a new book titled "The Rise and Fall of The House of York" by Andrew Loney includes a passage where Epstein allegedly claimed to have had sex with Melania Trump a year before she met Donald Trump.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee, suggested that Melania Trump should testify under oath to clear her name.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - President Donald Trump

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif.

[April 9th, 2026] - Alternet - Michael Wolff, journalist

[April 9th, 2026] - Alternet - Andrew Loney, British journalist

WHAT:

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump called for Congress to provide a public hearing specifically centered around the survivors of Epstein, stating, “Give these victims their opportunity to testify under oath in front of Congress with the power of sworn testimony.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated, “Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public, if she wishes, and then her testimony should be permanently entered into the congressional record.”

[April 9th, 2026] - NBC News - Melania Trump called for Congress to hold a public hearing specifically centered around the survivors of Epstein, stating, “Give these victims their opportunity to testify under oath in front of Congress with the power of sworn testimony.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CBS News - Melania Trump emphasized that her name has never appeared in court documents related to Epstein.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump emphasized that she was not a participant in Epstein's activities, stating, “I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant. Was never on Epstein's plane. And never visited his private island.”

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Melania Trump stated, “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.”

[April 9th, 2026] - NBC News - Melania Trump called for Congress to provide a forum for Epstein’s victims to testify under oath, stating, “Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public, if she wishes, and then her testimony should be permanently entered into the congressional record.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CBS News - Melania Trump emphasized that she was not a participant in Epstein's activities, stating, “I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant. Was never on Epstein's plane. And never visited his private island.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “casual correspondence” and a “trivial” note.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated that she and Donald Trump occasionally encountered Epstein in social circles in New York and Florida.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “polite reply” and a “trivial” note, which she later misread as “trival.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump emphasized that she never had any knowledge of Epstein's abuse of his victims and was never involved in any capacity.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “polite reply” and a “trivial” note, which she later misread as “trival.”

[April 9th, 2026] - NBC News - Melania Trump stated, “I have never had any knowledge of Epstein's abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant. Was never on Epstein's plane. And never visited his private island.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump issued a statement denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating, “I am not Epstein’s victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump called for Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein survivors to testify under oath.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - Melania Trump stated, “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.”

[April 9th, 2026] - NBC News - Melania Trump emphasized that she never had any knowledge of Epstein's abuse of his victims and was never involved in any capacity.

[April 9th, 2026] - CBS News - Melania Trump claimed her name has never appeared in court documents related to Epstein.

WHERE:

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - The statement was made from the White House Cross Hall.

WHEN:

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump delivered her statement during a speech that lasted just under six minutes.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump delivered her statement on April 9th, 2026, during a speech that lasted just under six minutes.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump delivered her statement on April 9th, 2026.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - The first lady's speech lasted just under six minutes.

WHY:

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump expressed frustration over “unfounded and baseless lies” linking her to Epstein, stating, “The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump’s speech was delivered during a politically vulnerable moment for President Trump amid the Iran war.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump expressed frustration over “unfounded and baseless lies” linking her to Epstein.

[April 9th, 2026] - Fox News - The timing of her statement was questioned, as it came during a politically vulnerable moment for President Trump amid the Iran war.

HOW:

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “casual correspondence” and a “trivial” note.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “polite reply” and a “trivial” note, which she later misread as “trival.”

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump called for Congress to provide a forum for Epstein’s victims to testify under oath, emphasizing that their testimonies should be permanently entered into the congressional record.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump called for Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein survivors to testify under oath, emphasizing that their testimonies should be permanently entered into the congressional record.

[April 9th, 2026] - NBC News - Melania Trump called for Congress to provide a forum for Epstein’s victims to testify under oath, emphasizing that their testimonies should be permanently entered into the congressional record.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a “casual correspondence” and a “trivial” note.

[April 9th, 2026] - CNN - Melania Trump stated that she and Donald Trump occasionally encountered Epstein in social circles in New York and Florida.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 03:46 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump addressed the public, stating she first met her husband at a New York City party in 1998 and encountered Jeffrey Epstein in 2000 at an event they both attended. She called for Congress to hold a public hearing for Epstein's survivors, emphasizing that every woman should have the opportunity to share her story and have it entered into the congressional record. Melania also expressed her frustration over what she described as "unfounded and baseless lies" linking her to Epstein, asserting that she has never been involved with him in any capacity.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 01:19 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump firmly denied any involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, stating she has never had knowledge of his abuse and has never been on his plane or visited his private island. She called for Congress to hold a public hearing for Epstein survivors, emphasizing the importance of allowing these victims to testify under oath. In response to her statements, Rep. Nancy Mace praised her for being a voice for victims, while Rep. Thomas Massie highlighted her request for Congress to bring Epstein survivors in for testimony.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 23:06 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump revealed that she had a friendly email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell back in 2002, where she was referred to as "sweet pea" and signed off with "Love, Melania." In response to her statements, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam suggested that Melania should testify under oath to clear her name, while Rep. Robert Garcia called for an immediate public hearing focused on the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Melania emphasized her lack of involvement with Epstein, stating, “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end on Friday,” and expressed frustration over what she called “unfounded and baseless lies.”

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 21:06 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump firmly denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, stating, “I am not Epstein’s victim,” and emphasized that she was never involved in his activities, including never being on his plane or visiting his private island. She called for Congress to hold a public hearing for Epstein's survivors, insisting, “Give these victims their opportunity to testify under oath in front of Congress with the power of sworn testimony.” Melania expressed her frustration over what she described as “unfounded and baseless lies” linking her to Epstein, declaring that the individuals spreading these claims lack ethical standards and respect.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 19:14 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump called for Congress to create a forum for victims of Jeffrey Epstein to testify under oath, emphasizing that every woman should have the opportunity to share her story publicly. During her speech, which lasted just under six minutes, she firmly stated that she was never involved in Epstein's activities and expressed frustration over what she described as "unfounded and baseless lies" linking her to him. Additionally, she characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002 as a "polite reply," which she later misread as "trival."

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 17:12 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump called for Congress to hold a public hearing for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, urging that victims should have the chance to testify under oath. She also expressed her frustration over what she described as "unfounded and baseless lies" linking her to Epstein, criticizing those spreading these claims for lacking ethical standards. Additionally, Melania characterized her 2002 email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell as a "polite reply" and a "trivial" note, which she later misread as "trival."

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 15:12 UTC)

on Thursday, journalist Michael Wolff reported that a new book by Andrew Loney claims Epstein alleged he had sex with Melania Trump a year before she met Trump, prompting Rep. Suhas Subramanyam to suggest she should testify under oath to clear her name. In response, Melania characterized her email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell as a “casual correspondence” and expressed frustration over what she called “unfounded and baseless lies” linking her to Epstein, stating that those spreading such claims lack ethical standards. Additionally, she called for Congress to create a forum for Epstein's victims to testify under oath, insisting their testimonies should be permanently recorded.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 13:18 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump addressed the public, stating that she has never been friends with Jeffrey Epstein and emphasized her lack of knowledge about his abuse of victims. During her speech, she described her past email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell as a trivial note and called for Congress to provide a forum for Epstein's victims to testify under oath, ensuring their stories are permanently recorded. Melania expressed her frustration over what she called "unfounded and baseless lies" linking her to Epstein, insisting that those spreading such claims lack ethical standards and respect.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 09:17 UTC)

on Thursday, journalist Michael Wolff reported that a new book by Andrew Loney includes a claim from Jeffrey Epstein alleging he had sex with Melania Trump a year before she met Trump, prompting Rep. Suhas Subramanyam to suggest that Melania should testify under oath to clear her name. In response, Melania characterized her past email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell as a trivial note and firmly denied any involvement with Epstein, stating she had no knowledge of his abuse and was never on his plane or visited his island. She also expressed frustration over what she called “unfounded and baseless lies” linking her to Epstein and called for Congress to create a forum for his victims to testify under oath, ensuring their accounts are permanently recorded.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 07:20 UTC)

on Thursday, Melania Trump delivered a statement from the White House Cross Hall, firmly denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calling for Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein survivors to testify under oath. She emphasized that she never had any knowledge of Epstein's abuse and stated, “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end on Friday.” In her nearly six-minute speech, Melania characterized her past email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell as a “casual correspondence” and insisted that her name has never appeared in court documents related to Epstein. She expressed frustration over what she described as “unfounded and baseless lies” connecting her to Epstein, especially during a politically sensitive time for President Trump amid the ongoing Iran war. Melania also noted that she and Trump occasionally encountered Epstein in social circles in New York and Florida.