'REPULSIVE'
Melania Trump speaks out on Epstein rumors and delivers a line that says it all
‘The Lies…Need To End Today’: Melania Trump Stuns With Appearance To Deny Jeffrey Epstein Claims
WASHINGTON—The First Lady of the United States denied any connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an unexpected statement on Thursday afternoon, warning the public: “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.”“The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect,” First Lady Melania Trump said in an address to the country. “I do not object to their ignorance, but rather, I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation.”“I have never been friends with Epstein,” she went on. “Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time, since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach.”Her statement marks the first time that Melania Trump, as First Lady, has publicly addressed Epstein.It is unclear what prompted the First Lady to speak out on the topic at this point in time — Epstein’s name had mostly departed the national news cycle, and both the White House and President Donald Trump have shown a strong distaste for discussing the topic. That...
