Why is Melania Trump speaking out about Epstein now?
The first lady denied connections to the late convicted sex offender, telling reporters any claims linking the two "need to end".
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Notable Quotes
"mean-spirited attempts to defame"
— Melania Trump , Celebrity
"For me, Jeffrey Epstein was a financial partner of Victoria’s Secret. I had to deal with him."
— Paolo Zampolli , Executive
"I said: ‘Melania meet Donald, Donald meet Melania,’ and then I left the table because I had 300 guests."
— Paolo Zampolli , Executive
"The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today."
— Melania Trump , Celebrity
"I agree with her call for a congressional hearing."
— Robert Garcia , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Convicted sex offender linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender.
Former Congresswoman from Georgia who supported Mark Lynch's campaign.
Former first lady of the United States and Slovenian model.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Paolo Zampolli is a former modeling agent and special envoy.
Robert Garcia is the lead Democrat on the congressional committee questioning Bill Gates.
Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky.
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The first lady denied connections to the late convicted sex offender, telling reporters any claims linking the two "need to end".
The article centers on Paolo Zampolli, an Italian modeling agent and political figure with long-standing connections to the Trump family and the fashion world. Zampolli is credited with introducing Melania Knauss (now Melania Trump) to Donald Trump in 1998. His close involvement in elite circles of fashion, business, and politics has placed him at the crossroads of controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the "stories are completely false" and calling online accusations that she was somehow involved "smears about me." She emphasized that her limited and polite interactions with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell were mischaracterized and did not indicate any personal relationship.
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