First Lady Melania Trump has firmly denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein, stating from the White House that all claims connecting them “must stop today.”
In an unexpected statement, she also called for congressional hearings to support survivors of Epstein’s trafficking network, according to BBC.
Melania Trump dismissed online rumors suggesting that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, describing them as “malicious attempts to damage my reputation.”
She clarified that she had only briefly crossed paths with Epstein around the year 2000 and had no knowledge of his criminal activities.
“I was never a victim of Epstein. I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant,” she said.
She also denied knowing Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted associate.
The reason behind her sudden public statement remains unclear, as there had been no prior indication from her office that she would address the issue.
