US President Donald Trump stated he was unaware of his wife Melania Trump's public statement addressing allegations linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier with a controversial past. Melania Trump read a prepared statement at the White House, denying any association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, labeling online allegations against her as 'false and defamatory.' She acknowledged having crossed paths with Epstein at social events but emphasized that no relationship existed. Melania called for US Congress to hold public hearings allowing Epstein's victims to testify under oath, aiming to provide them a platform for their stories. This statement comes as Trump faces renewed scrutiny regarding his past connections to Epstein, particularly following the release of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mention him alongside other prominent figures. Trump has consistently denied allegations of misconduct linked to Epstein, asserting that his association with Epstein ended in the mid-2000s.