In a rare public statement from the White House, Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, firmly denied any relationship with financier Jeffrey Epstein. She stated, “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” emphasizing that she is not Epstein's victim. Melania clarified that she only had casual correspondence with Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, and criticized those spreading false claims about her character. She acknowledged attending social events alongside her husband, Donald Trump, where Epstein was also present, attributing this to their overlapping social circles in New York City and Palm Beach. Her comments aim to address and refute the ongoing rumors that have linked her to Epstein's controversial past.