Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: United States

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Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'

First Lady Melania Trump denied any connections to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that claims linking them need to end today. In a surprise announcement, she also called for congressional hearings for survivors of Epstein's sex trafficking.

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