U.S. First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied allegations connecting her to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein during a White House address on Thursday, calling the claims "completely false" and condemning the spread of manipulated media.
"I am not Epstein's victim," she stated firmly. "Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump. I have never had any knowledge of his abuse or participated in any capacity." Her remarks come seven years after Epstein's 2019 death in federal custody while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
The First Lady specifically addressed long-circulating social media rumors, including fabricated images and statements, which gained renewed attention following the U.S. Department of Justice's release of millions of Epstein investigation documents earlier this year. These records reference multiple high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
While President Donald Trump's name appears over 1,000 times in the documents according to media reports, Melania Trump emphasized her complete separation from Epstein's activities. Legal analysts suggest the 2026 document disclosures continue to reshape public understanding of Epstein's network, though no new charges have been filed.
