Called allegations of relations with Jeffrey Epstein as ‘white lies’, demanded public hearing for victims:

Washington/New Delhi: America’s First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday rejected all the claims and media reports in which her name was being linked with notorious criminal Jeffrey Epstein. Melania said in clear words that these allegations are fabricated to tarnish her image and have nothing to do with reality.

“The cycle of lies must stop now”

Melania Trump took a tough stance on the ongoing discussions on social media and public forums, saying that she never had any personal relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Cleaning up on attendance at parties: Melania acknowledged that Epstein was present at high-profile parties in Palm Beach and New York, where she and Donald Trump were also invited. “It’s normal to have similar people at such parties, but that doesn’t mean I was her friend,” she said.

Contact Ghislaine Maxwell: He clarified that his contact with Maxwell was limited to formal and general acquaintance only.

Appeal for hearing in Congress for the victims

Along with her defense, Melania Trump has taken a big step and made an important demand to the US Parliament (Congress):

public hearing: She appealed that a special public hearing be held for the victims of the Epstein case.

Testimony under oath: Melania said that these women should get a chance to tell their story by taking oath in front of Congress.

Permanent Records: She stressed that the testimony of every victim woman should be officially recorded in the Congress records so that the truth can be revealed to the world.

Why has the matter heated up?

This controversy has re-emerged at a time when the US Justice Department has made public some new confidential documents related to the Epstein case.

Donald Trump’s side: President Donald Trump has always said that he has had no contact with Epstein since 2004 and was unaware of his dark exploits.

Epstein’s death: Let us tell you that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide in jail in 2019, when he was being tried on serious charges of sex trafficking of minors.

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