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First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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First Lady Melania Trump has publicly denied a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. President Donald Trump stated that he was aware his wife wanted to address rumors but did not know the specific content of her statement beforehand. The initial denial sparked confusion among reporters regarding its timing and motivation.

Key Facts

  • First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied having any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.[1][2][3]confirmed
  • President Donald Trump stated he knew his wife wanted to address rumors but did not know exactly what she would say.[3]confirmed
  • The unexpected nature of the statement prompted confusion and bafflement among reporters and correspondents regarding its timing and motivation.[1]confirmed

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NYT Homepage (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream2d ago
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Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream2d ago
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Al Jazeera (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream3d ago
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Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream3d ago
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Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream3d ago
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First Lady Melania Trump has publicly denied a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. President Donald Trump stated that he was aware his wife wanted to address rumors but did not know the specific content of her statement beforehand. The initial denial sparked confusion among reporters regarding its timing and motivation.

  • • First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied having any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • • President Donald Trump stated he knew his wife wanted to address rumors but did not know exactly what she would say.
  • • The unexpected nature of the statement prompted confusion and bafflement among reporters and correspondents regarding its timing and motivation.
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First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, sparking widespread confusion regarding the timing and motivation of the statement. Reporters and correspondents across the political spectrum expressed bafflement at the unexpected announcement, with questions arising about whether President Donald Trump was aware of the First Lady's plan to speak out.

  • • First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied having any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • • The unexpected nature of the statement prompted confusion and bafflement among reporters and correspondents regarding its timing and motivation.
  • • Questions have been raised regarding whether President Donald Trump was aware of the statement before it was released.
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First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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First Lady Melania Trump reportedly stated she never had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She denied being a victim of the convicted sex offender and claimed he did not introduce her to Donald Trump.

  • • Melania Trump reportedly stated she never had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • • She reportedly denied being a victim of Epstein and said he did not introduce her to Donald Trump.