"I am not ‌Epstein's victim," said Melania Trump, while also dismissing claims that Epstein had introduced her to US President Donald Trump, adding that the couple met at a party in 1998. "The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect," Melania Trump said. An image of US President Donald Trump alongside disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is projected on Windsor castle, after US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrival for a state visit to the country, in Windsor, Berkshire, Britain, on Sept 16, 2025. Melania Trump also denied being friends with Maxwell, describing an email exchange as "casual correspondence", while not elaborating further. In one of the Epstein files released by the Justice Department, there was an email allegedly from Melania Trump to Maxwell, which was about a magazine article on Epstein.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2026 15:24 UTC