Melania Trump Denies Having a Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

White House Denies Melania Trump’s Connection to Convicted Sex Offender

In a statement delivered during a rare address at the White House, First Lady Melania Trump has denied any involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The allegations, which have been circulating in recent months, were described by Trump as “false”.

According to Trump, she had only casual contact with Ghislaine Maxwell, one of Epstein’s associates who was recently charged with conspiracy and solicitation of a minor. Trump called on the US Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein’s victims.

The First Lady’s statement comes amid growing scrutiny over her association with Maxwell, who has been accused of recruiting underage girls for Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. Trump’s denial of any relationship with Epstein has sparked renewed attention on the matter.

Epstein was convicted in August 2019 of soliciting an underage girl for prostitution and was sentenced to 13 years in prison. He died in August 2019 while awaiting sentencing.

The White House has not commented further on the matter, but Trump’s statement is seen as a rare attempt to address the controversy surrounding her connection to Epstein. The First Lady’s words have been met with skepticism by some, who argue that she should provide more information about her interactions with Maxwell and Epstein.

Source: Al Jazeera