cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45412028

First Lady Melania Trump has denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two “need to end today”.

In a surprise announcement on Thursday, the first lady called for congressional hearings for survivors of Epstein’s sex trafficking.

She also denied online rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, calling them “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation”.

It is unclear what prompted the announcement.

  • fmtx@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    5 hours ago

    OK who had Melania actually does something useful / ethical / takes action against Trump on their Bingo card?

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      18 minutes ago

      none of the above? it’s odd that she would randomly come out with this statement. they’re trying to get ahead of something here.

      She’s not doing anything useful or ethical or taking action. she’s trying to protect her own ass for something that has yet to be revealed.