Melania Trump Vows Legal Response to ‘False Smears’ Linking Her to Epstein

The first lady called on Congress to give victims of the deceased sex offender the opportunity to testify.

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump arrives in the White House Cross Hall in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2026. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

First Lady Melania Trump on April 9 refuted allegations that were made about her and Jeffrey Epstein, vowed to take legal action against individuals who made those claims, and called on Congress to give victims of the deceased sex offender the opportunity to testify.

“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” the first lady said in a speech at the White House.