Melania Trump's Past Links To Epstein Resurface In New Report
Melania Trumps Past Links To Epstein Resurface In New Report...
A newly surfaced 2016 deposition transcript has reignited discussions about Melania Trump's past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The document, obtained by The Daily Beast this week, reveals the former First Lady was questioned under oath about her interactions with the disgraced financier before his 2019 arrest.
The transcript shows Melania acknowledged attending multiple social events where Epstein was present during the early 2000s. She stated these were "industry functions" during her modeling career and denied any close relationship. Legal experts note the deposition was part of a since-settled defamation case unrelated to Epstein.
The timing coincides with renewed public interest following last month's release of Epstein's flight logs by a federal court. While Melania's name doesn't appear in those records, social media users have been circulating photos of her and Epstein at a 2000 Trump Mar-a-Lago event.
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham told CNN on Wednesday that "Mrs. Trump found Epstein reprehensible" and had "zero tolerance" for him after learning of his crimes. This contrasts with Donald Trump's previously documented social ties to Epstein before their alleged falling out in the mid-2000s.
The story gained traction after journalist Emily Shugerman highlighted the deposition on X (formerly Twitter), where it's been viewed over 2 million times since Tuesday. Conservative commentators have dismissed it as "old news," while progressive accounts argue it warrants scrutiny given Epstein's crimes.
Legal analysts emphasize there's no evidence linking Melania to Epstein's criminal activities. However, the renewed attention comes as Florida lawmakers debate a bill that would release more Epstein-related documents. The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to discuss the measure next week.
Public records show Melania severed all professional connections with Epstein-associated figures by 2005. She declined to comment through a spokesperson when reached by The Washington Post yesterday. The Trump campaign called the story "a desperate election-year smear" in a statement Wednesday night.
Google search data shows a 470% spike in "Melania Trump Epstein" queries since Monday, with particular interest in Florida and New York. The trend follows similar surges during major Epstein document releases, suggesting continued public fascination with the case's high-profile connections.
