Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Melania Trump recently made a public statement denying any significant ties to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She described their connections as distant social overlaps from New York and Florida circles, dismissing rumors—like Epstein introducing her to Donald Trump—as baseless attacks on her reputation.
Key Denial Details
In a rare White House address on April 9, 2026, Melania called for an end to “lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein,” emphasizing she had no knowledge of his crimes, never flew on his plane, or visited his island. She also rejected familiarity with Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker serving a 20-year sentence.
Resurfaced Evidence
A 2002 email from Melania to “G” (likely Maxwell) resurfaced via Justice Department files, praising a magazine feature with “JE” (Epstein) and signing off “Love, Melania” while inviting a meetup. Melania downplayed it as a “trivial,” “casual,” or “polite” note amid broader Epstein document releases.
The statement followed online speculation and fake images; Melania advocated congressional hearings for Epstein survivors without explaining her timing. Both Trumps have long denied involvement in Epstein’s activities.
