First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied any ties to Jeffrey Epstein and called accusations of her involvement in his sex crimes 'completely false,' reigniting the controversy.
First Lady Melania Trump issued a surprising statement on Thursday, April 9, 2026, vehemently denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein or knowledge of his sex crimes, labeling the accusations as 'completely false' and 'smears.' Her remarks came unexpectedly, particularly as the Epstein controversy had subsided in public discourse due to the ongoing Iran war. Despite President Donald Trump's efforts to move past the case, Melania Trump's statement is expected to push the story back into the political spotlight. Her spokesperson confirmed the West Wing was aware she planned to make a statement but did not clarify if the content was known beforehand, and the White House press office offered no comment.
