Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein ‘need to stop’

Call for congressional hearings follows unexpected remarks

During a White House press briefing, Melania Trump addressed claims of her association with Jeffrey Epstein, insisting such speculation must be halted. She highlighted the need for clarity, stating that any assertions connecting her to the disgraced financier should cease immediately.

On Thursday, the First Lady made an unexpected move by advocating for congressional hearings to hear from Epstein’s sex trafficking survivors. This decision came without prior warning, sparking curiosity about its timing. She also dismissed rumors suggesting Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump, calling them ‘insulting efforts to harm my image.’

“I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant,” she declared.

Uncertainty surrounds the impetus for her abrupt statement. Trump emphasized that survivors deserve a platform to present their accounts, urging lawmakers to ensure their testimonies are formally documented. “Every woman should have the chance to share her story publicly, and their sworn statements should be permanently recorded in the Congressional Record,” she added.

Her remarks underscored a commitment to transparency, insisting that the truth can only emerge once testimonies are officially archived. The call for accountability reflects her stance against lingering doubts about her ties to Epstein’s alleged misconduct.