- First Lady Melania Trump delivered a speech in April addressing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, denying any personal connection to the late sex offender.
- Her senior adviser, Marc Beckman, told Politico that her motivation was to clarify her non-involvement and to champion victims by calling for congressional testimony.
- In her speech, she denied being friends with Epstein, being a victim, or witnessing his crimes and urged Congress to allow victims to testify under oath.
- The speech received mixed reactions, with some Epstein survivors criticizing her for placing the burden on victims, while others, like Rep. Nancy Mace, praised her for demanding justice.
- President Donald Trump confirmed he was aware his wife would make a statement but did not know its contents, adding that it did not bother him.
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