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UNCOVERED: 2 | History Defined

What on Earth is Melania Trump thinking?

The first lady has put the Barbra Streisand effect in overdrive with a PR nightmare of her own making

The Guardian - US

Trump admits he didn’t know Melania planned to give remarks on Epstein but says ‘she had a right to talk about it’

President Donald Trump said first lady Melania Trump ‘finds it very insulting’ when people link her to Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Melania has a team of lawyers ready to go, says adviser about sudden Epstein statement that even Trump was not aware of

Melania Trump's senior adviser Marc Beckman said the First Lady wants serious implications for people spreading Epstein rumors and she has a team of lawyers ready to go. The rare statement that she issued, distancing herself from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, achieved three goals, Beckman told Fox News. “She debunked…

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Survivors of Epstein’s abuse accuse Melania Trump of ‘shifting burden’ on to victims

Outrage from survivors follows first lady’s statement calling on Congress to hold public hearings with victims of Epstein’s abuse

The Guardian - US

Melania Trump just sided with MTG and her husband’s sworn enemies on the Epstein files. Who will Congress side with?

ANALYSIS: By trying to close the book on her part in the Epstein probe, the first lady might have opened a whole new chapter the president can’t control, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Melania Trump Leaving Don? First Lady 'Not a Victim of Epstein'—Urges Hearings for Survivors in Rare Statement

First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare White House statement on 9 April 2026, denying any personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She urged Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein survivors to testify under oath. Discover the latest on the Michael Wolff defamation lawsuit and responses from…

International Business Times UK

Media pundits left stunned over Melania’s random Epstein press conference: ‘Beyond bizarre’

Pundits are still scratching their heads over the first lady’s extraordinary press conference, which has breathed new life into the story

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Melania Trump Attacked: FLOTUS Labelled 'Diverted Blame' Strategy By Dead Financier's Victims

Epstein survivors have challenged Melania Trump's claim to be an ally, accusing her of shifting the burden of justice back onto them while the Trump-era Department of Justice and other officials still withhold key Epstein records, raising fresh questions about power, proximity and accountability.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Paolo Zampolli? Trump Insider Who Allegedly 'Brought' Melania to the US Now Linked to Epstein-Maxwell Web

Explore the intriguing connections of Paolo Zampolli with Melania Trump and the controversial Epstein network, as new claims and testimonies emerge.

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump insists she’s not tied to Epstein; ‘I met my husband by chance at a New York Party’

Time for someone else to deny connections despite existing proof.

We Got This Covered

Calls mount for California governor candidate Eric Swalwell to quit after multiple women accuse him of sexual assault – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Melania–Epstein Connection Claims Persist Despite Denial as Old Photos and Social Links Resurface

Melania Trump denied links to Jeffrey Epstein as old photos and claims resurfaced online, stating she only met him at social events and had no relationship.

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump Approval Rating Hits Record Low Following Bombshell Epstein Allegations

Melania Trump confronts rumors linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, as her public approval ratings reach historic lows. Discover the details of her statement and the political implications.

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein statement prompts bafflement

Reporters search for answers to why first lady chose to make speech – and whether president knew it was coming

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Donald Trump Claims He Was Blindsided By Melania’s Statement About Jeffrey Epstein This Morning

In an unexpected statement to the media, Melania said: "The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect."

International Business Times UK

Melania Says 'Never Been Friends' With Jeffrey Epstein but Files Reveal 'Lolita Express' Link

First Lady Melania Trump firmly denies any past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, despite new audio recordings and court documents suggesting otherwise.

International Business Times UK

Why Melania Trump Chose to Speak About the Epstein Files After Michael Wolff's Claim

First Lady Melania Trump forcefully denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein following explosive allegations by journalist Michael Wolff, returning the controversial scandal to immediate public attention today.

Latin Times

Melania Trump Breaks Silence on Epstein Files and Denies Ties: The Internet React Posting Photos of Them Together

First Lady Melania Trump stepped to a White House podium on Thursday, April 9, and tried to draw a hard line under one of the most toxic stories in Washington, publicly denying any meaningful relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell just as new polling showed her standing with Americans…

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The Independent UK

What could have prompted Melania Trump’s sudden and unexpected statement on Epstein?

ANALYSIS: In a rare and extraordinary speech from the White House, the First Lady denied being Epstein’s friend or victim. The timing couldn’t have been worse for her husband — and the reasoning couldn’t have been more opaque, reports Holly Baxter

The Guardian - US

Melania Trump says she did not have relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

First lady calls on Congress to hold hearing with survivors of late financier’s abuse in statement delivered at White House

The Independent UK

What Melania Trump said to Ghislaine Maxwell in email included in Epstein files

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The Independent UK

Melania Trump issues statement on Jeffrey Epstein allegations and calls for ‘lies’ to stop

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The Mary Sue

Epstein enabler and convicted trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is asking for a pardon in return for an explosive bargaining chip

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, is reportedly making a significant play for her freedom, offering an explosive bargaining chip in return for a pardon or a reduction in her 20-year prison sentence. Maxwell, who was sentenced in 2021 for assisting, facilitating, and participating…

International Business Times UK

Explosive Epstein Files Reveal How Predator Bought 16 Hours of Daily Liberty While 'Serving Time'

Newly released DOJ documents expose the extraordinary privileges Jeffrey Epstein received during his 2008 Florida jail sentence, prompting questions about systemic failures within the justice system.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Donald Trump Fire Pam Bondi? 'Sweetheart Deal' Claims Follow Appointment Of New Attorney General

Trump replaces Pam Bondi with Todd Blanche as Attorney General, as allegations tied to the Epstein case and political motives draw scrutiny.

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