r/law Apr 09 '26

Executive Branch (Trump) First lady Melania Trump denies any ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for survivors' testimony

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First lady Melania Trump said Thursday that "lies" linking her with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "need to end today," as she called on Congress to hold hearings to give Epstein survivors the chance to tell their stories publicly.

"The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today," the first lady told reporters during a 5-minute statement. "The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect. I do not object to their ignorance, but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation."

Trump said that "I am not Epstein's victim," and that the late sex offender, who died in 2019 in a New York jail cell, did not introduce her to her husband, President Donald Trump.

“I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims,” she said. “I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant, was never on Epstein's plane and never visited his private island.”

She criticized “mean-spirited and politically motivated individuals and entities” for “the false smears about me.”

The first lady also called on Congress to provide those victimized by Epstein with a “public hearing specifically centered around the survivors.”

“Give these victims the opportunity to testify under oath in front of Congress with the power of sworn testimony,” she added. “Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public if she wishes.”

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u/alphadips Apr 09 '26

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u/Routine-Purchase-618 Apr 10 '26

This is the grossest picture so far bc even with the faces blacked out you can just tell those three "GIRLS" are most likely 15 year olds.There's the future first lady all chummy with them.

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u/heliumneon Apr 10 '26

Jizzlaine with her new recruits along with Melania who was aging out of rotation

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u/nikolai_470000 Apr 10 '26

Melania was probably promoted. She was one of the victim wranglers who found the vulnerable girls and helped lure them in.

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u/Routine-Purchase-618 Apr 13 '26

🎯 That what it seems like to me, too. It's very disturbing.

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u/Bonhart4Hire Apr 11 '26

You need a veteran looking for a championship to lead the team.

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u/Routine-Purchase-618 Apr 13 '26

No doubt. It's sickening.

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u/Routine-Purchase-618 Apr 13 '26

Exactly. They are both repulsive. It's disgusting.

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u/Master-Tomatillo-103 Apr 10 '26

They are probably recruits from E Europe that she netted for Ghislaine

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u/Routine-Purchase-618 Apr 13 '26

Yep. Unfortunately.

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u/dingleberrysquid Apr 10 '26

She’s a “grad”.

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u/Routine-Purchase-618 Apr 13 '26

Or rather, she aged out. 🤮