Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Jeffrey Epstein ‘need to end today’
In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims
The first lady denied having ties to Epstein or knowledge of his crimes in a brief but strongly worded statement, saying the “lies” linking her to the disgraced financier “need to end today”.
“The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect,” Melania Trump said. “I do not object to their ignorance, but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation.”
“Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public if she wishes,” she said. “Then, and only then, we will have the truth.”
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Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Jeffrey Epstein ‘need to end today’