April 9, 2026

Melania Trump Calls for Congressional Hearing on Epstein Survivors

Melania Trump publicly distanced herself from Jeffrey Epstein, stating she was not a victim and only briefly crossed paths with him.
President Donald Trump said he was unaware of Melania's planned remarks but supported her right to address the issue.
The abrupt nature of Melania's address has led to speculation about her motivations and has reignited public interest in the Epstein case.

41 Sources

Melania Trump blasts ‘lies’ linking her to Epstein and calls on Congress to hold hearing for victims
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM · CNN
Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM · AP
Melania Trump denounces 'lies' connecting her with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in White House event
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM · Fox News
Melania Trump denies ties to 'disgraceful' Jeffrey Epstein
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM · NBC
Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein, slams reports on email with Ghislaine Maxwell
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM · The Hill
Melania Trump speaks at White House: ‘I've never been friends with Epstein’
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM · ABC News
Melania Trump uses White House podium to deny any connection to Epstein
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM · Independent
Melania Trump Says She Was Not a Victim of Jeffrey Epstein
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM · NYT
Melania Trump says ‘lies’ linking her to Epstein ‘need to end’
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM · CNN
Melania Trump’s Jeffrey Epstein statement in full: Watch
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM · Independent
Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein 'need to stop'
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM · BBC
First lady Melania Trump denied having ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and called on Congress to hold a public hearing for his victims in a surprise announcement at the White House on Thursday
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM · WSJ
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls on Congress to hold a hearing for survivors
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM · NBC
Melania Trump says she's "never been friends with Epstein" in rare address
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM · Axios
Melania Trump denies relationship with Epstein, urges Congress to hold hearing with survivors
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM · CBS News
Read Melania Trump’s Epstein statement in full
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Independent
Melania Trump says she did not have relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:37 PM · The Guardian
Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare news conference
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM · Washington Post
Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statement
Apr 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM · NPR
Melania Trump declares 'I am not Epstein's victim'
Apr 9, 2026 at 9:14 PM · ABC News
4/9: CBS Evening News
Apr 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM · CBS News
First Lady denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Apr 9, 2026 at 11:13 PM · NBC
Top Oversight Dem on Melania Trump’s Epstein denial: she’s trying to ‘distance herself’ from White House ‘cover up’
Apr 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM · CNN
Melania Trump's forceful Epstein denial draws bipartisan support from lawmakers
Apr 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM · Fox News
Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein statement prompts bafflement
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:50 AM · The Guardian
Former Trump White House insider says she’d bet the President did not get a heads up about the First Lady’s Epstein remarks
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM · CNN
Melania's Epstein speech, Iran talks and Tesla’s new car
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM · Reuters
Epstein survivors criticise Melania Trump after surprise statement – US politics live
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:23 AM · The Guardian
In rare public statement, Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:54 AM · NPR
In Surprise Address, Melania Trump Denies Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:24 AM · Today
Oversight Democrats call for Melania Trump to testify on Epstein
Apr 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM · The Hill
Epstein survivor Alicia Arden reacts to First Lady’s call to Congress
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM · CNN
Melania Trump just sided with MTG and her husband’s sworn enemies on the Epstein files. Who will Congress side with?
Apr 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM · Independent
Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says Melania Trump’s Epstein statement was ‘very important’
Apr 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM · CNN
Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress
Apr 10, 2026 at 8:42 PM · NPR
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein respond to Melania Trump's surprise statement
Apr 10, 2026 at 8:42 PM · NPR
What to know about Melania Trump denying ties to Epstein
Apr 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM · AP
Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
Apr 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM · BBC
Melania Trump’s former top aide calls ‘BS’ on Trump not knowing about first lady’s Epstein statement
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM · Independent
Trump news at a glance: Epstein survivors have words for Melania Trump after surprise statement
Apr 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM · The Guardian
Trump admits he didn’t know Melania planned to give remarks on Epstein but says ‘she had a right to talk about it’
Apr 11, 2026 at 3:28 AM · Independent