Melania Trump's Surprise Statement on Epstein Raises Questions in Washington

On April 9, Melania Trump denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell during a statement at the White House. She described a 2002 email congratulating Maxwell as informal correspondence. Melania also called on Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein's survivors, a request welcomed by members of both parties. The timing of her statement intrigued observers, especially given the current news dominated by the war with Iran.