Melania Trump issued a statement denying any connection or knowledge regarding Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes. She labeled the accusations against her as entirely false and circulating smears.

<img alt="Melania Trump, seen in a close-up photo, while speaking to reporters at the White House" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/6ee26962-0519-431a-aa7e-7de98b059a78,1775762734903/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C160%2C3261%2C1834%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="First lady Melania Trump speaks to reporters Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)" width="620" /><p>First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to J...