JOURNAL ARTICLE

Melania Trump Says Lies Linking Her to Jeffrey Epstein 'Need to End'.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Wang, Philip 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on First Lady Melania Trump's public denial of any personal ties to convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Melania Trump stated that she was never friends with Epstein, denied being introduced to President Donald Trump by Epstein, and refuted claims that she was a victim of Epstein's crimes or that she had knowledge of his abuses. She described her email exchange with Maxwell as casual correspondence and denied ever flying on Epstein's plane, while acknowledging that she and Donald Trump occasionally attended the same social events as Epstein. Melania called for a congressional hearing to allow Epstein's victims to share their stories publicly, emphasizing the need for transparency in uncovering the truth.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:192909821
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