I am not Epstein’s victim WASHINGTON — Melania Trump reignited interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case Thursday by shockingly declaring she wasn’t the dead sex trafficker’s victim or accomplice — and then urging Congress to hold public hearings with victims to expose his pervy pals. The first lady delivered her stunning remarks in the ornate foyer of the White House, stoking speculation that she was trying to get ahead of a looming news report. “I am not Epstein’s victim.
I am not Epstein’s victim
I am not Epstein’s victim
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump reignited interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case Thursday by shockingly declaring she wasn’t the dead sex trafficker’s victim or accomplice — and then urging Congress to hold public hearings with victims to expose his pervy pals. The first lady delivered her stunning remarks in the ornate foyer of the White House, stoking speculation that she was trying to get ahead of a looming news report. “I am not Epstein’s victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump,” the publicity-wary former fashion model declared. 7 First lady Melania Trump shot down rumors about a connection between her and “the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” during a White House address on April 9, 2026.REUTERS “Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach. To be clear, I never had a relationship with Epstein or his accomplice, [Ghislaine] Maxwell.” “I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity,” she said. Explore More Melania Trump addresses the ‘lies’ linking her to Jeffrey Epstein in public statement Melania Trump denounces claims she was an Epstein victim — read and watch her full statement The ‘new’ Melania Trump steps into spotlight with another ‘big’ White House announcement
That email read: “Dear GI How are you
“I was not a participant, was never on Epstein’s plane and never visited his private island.” The first lady acknowledged in her nearly 6-minute appearance the authenticity of a 2002 email chain between herself and Maxwell, which was released by the Justice Department in January, but said it was “trivial.” 7 Melania Trump declared that she was not a victim of Epstein and never had a friendship with the dead pedophile.REUTERS “My email reply to Maxwell cannot be categorized as anything more than casual correspondence. My polite reply to her email doesn’t amount to anything more than a trivial note,” she said. That email read: “Dear GI How are you? Nice story about JE in NY mag. You look great on the picture. I know you are very busy flying all over the world. How was Palm Beach? I cannot wait to go down. Give me a call when you are back in NY. Have a great time! Love, Melania.” Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis
That email read: “Dear GI How are you
Maxwell responded: “Sweet pea – thanks for your message
Maxwell responded: “Sweet pea – thanks for your message
Maxwell responded: “Sweet pea – thanks for your message. Actually plans changed again and I am now on my way back to NY… so I still do not think I have time to see you sadly. I will try and call though.” Maxwell is the only person convicted in the Epstein case and is serving a 20-year prison sentence. Epstein himself died awaiting trial in 2019 in an alleged jailhouse suicide. Donald Trump and Melania with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 12, 2000.Getty Images The first lady blasted what she called “lies” swirling from “mean-spirited and politically motivated individuals and entities looking to cause damage to my good name to gain financially and climb politically,” and noted three high-profile retractions. She threatened additional legal action against anyone making false allegations and criticized what she said were fake images and bogus stories swirling online. Melania Trump’s plan to make the statement was announced more than 24 hours in advance and it was initially assumed to be about a less incendiary subject. What role the president had in the drafting of the remarks is unclear.
