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Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Jeffrey Epstein ‘need to end today’

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

Published: 11:43am, 10 Apr 2026

US first lady Melania Trump on April 9, 2026, rejected what she called “lies” about her relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her remarks during a rare White House address also included a call for Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein’s victims. She also dismissed claims that Epstein had introduced her to her husband, US President Donald Trump.

Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Jeffrey Epstein ‘need to end today’

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.