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Melania Trump Denounces 'Lies' Linking Her to Jeffrey Epstein

April 9, 2026

Summary

First Lady Melania Trump issued a rare public statement from the White House, vehemently denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, and calling for an end to 'false smears' and a congressional hearing for Epstein's victims.

How coverage differs

Left outlets report Melania Trump's denial as a direct response to circulating allegations, while right outlets frame her statement as a strong denouncement of false smears and an active combat against baseless claims.

  • Left: Melania Trump's rare public denial addresses Epstein allegations Left-leaning outlets report Melania Trump's rare public statement directly, emphasizing her denial of any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. They highlight her call for an end to 'false smears' and a congressional hearing for Epstein's victims, presenting her statement as a direct response to circulating allegations.
  • Center: Melania Trump denies Epstein ties, acknowledges past Maxwell email Center outlets report Melania Trump's public statement where she 'blasts claims' linking her to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. They present her denial and call for an end to 'false smears' and a congressional hearing for victims as factual news without editorializing.
  • Right: Melania Trump denounces media's 'false smears' and reputational attacks Right-leaning outlets frame Melania Trump's statement as a strong denouncement of 'false smears' linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing her call for a congressional hearing for victims. They highlight her forceful language and provide access to her full statement, portraying her as actively combating baseless allegations.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Melania Trump says she not did not have relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Center

  • Melania Trump blasts claims about Jeffrey Epstein and her

Right

  • Melania Trump denounces claims she was an Epstein victim — read and watch her full statement

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