The White House declined to comment on the timing of a statement that seems likely to once more focus attention on the Epstein case.

U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S.,. REUTERS/Evan Vucci WASHINGTON,

Read the full transcript of first lady Melania Trump's statement of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

First lady Melania Trump held a rare news conference to rebut allegations that she had a close relationship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

The first lady called for more action from Congress on Epstein, who died by suicide in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Many women have come forward

After a surprise statement from First Lady Melania Trump denying any involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews weighs in on whether President Trump had advance notice.

First lady Melania Trump held a press conference on April 9, 2026, to deny any ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

First lady Melania Trump denied having any ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and called for justice for Epstein survivors during an announcement at the White House. NBC News’ Garrett Haake details why Melania is speaking out and what else she said.