Melania Trump’s White House address was shocking, to say the least, triggering one of disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s victims to break her silence.
Namely, the FLOTUS was clear that she had no links to Epstein, that it wasn’t him who introduced her to her husband, President Donald Trump, and that she was not one of his victims. She also said she had only briefly crossed paths with Epstein in 2000, stating: “I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant.”
Melania claimed she never had a relationship with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who’s currently serving prison time, saying they only had a casual correspondence.
This came on the heels of newly released Justice Department files on Epstein, including a 2002 email from Ms. Trump to Maxwell regarding a New York Magazine feature.
“Dear G! How are you? Nice story about JE in NY mag,” the email said. “You look great on the picture. I know you are very busy flying all over the world. How was Palm Beach? I cannot wait to go down.
“Give me a call when you are back in NY. Have a great time! Love, Melania.”
In her statement, Ms Trump described the email as “a trivial note.”Melania said: “I have never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time, since overlapping social circles is common in New York City.
“To be clear, I never had a relationship with Epstein or his accomplice, Maxwell.”
In the wake of Melania’s statement, a number of Jeffrey Epstein survivors offered their thoughts, issuing a joint letter pushing back on Melania’s remarks, saying they felt the proposal effectively shifted responsibility onto victims who have already come forward.
Lisa Phillips, who was 21 at the time she alleges she was assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein during a visit to his island, said she thinks Melania had a motive for stressing she “never had a relationship” with him.
Speaking to Sky News, Phillips said: “We probably won’t find that out for a couple more days or weeks, but I’m sure there’s a reason why.
“I think everyone takes their time. I think everyone has a boiling point. There’s a lot that has happened in the last nine months.”
Speaking in the Grand Foyer of the White House last week, Melania acknowledged that she was aware of “false smears” against her in relation to Epstein.
“I am not Epstein’s victim, Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump. I met my husband by chance at a New York City party in 1998,” Melania said.
“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” she said.On Thursday, Melania Trump also urged lawmakers to allow Epstein’s victims to testify under oath before Congress, emphasizing the importance of formal, sworn statements.
She said that every woman should have the chance to publicly share her story if she chooses, and that those testimonies should be officially recorded in congressional records. According to her, only then can the full truth come to light.
Melania also pointed out that several high-profile business figures have stepped down in recent months after new information surfaced about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. She noted that while such links don’t necessarily prove wrongdoing, they highlight the need for transparency in uncovering the facts.
After delivering her remarks, she did not take any questions from reporters.
Shortly afterward, Robert Garcia, a leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, released a statement backing her call for a public hearing. He also urged committee chairman James Comer to act quickly and schedule the hearing without delay.
Lily Phillips spoke out about Melania’s public push for a hearing for Epstein survivors.
“I would say I call her bluff, and be like, ‘OK, show us what you can do?’” Phillips said, adding that getting in touch with Epstein’s victims should be the first step.
“Wouldn’t that be the next step for her? Why would you make a statement like that and then not do anything?
“How can you make a statement like that without first saying: ‘OK, I’m here for you. Have the survivors reach out.’”
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