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Melania Trump Hires Lawyers to Combat Wolff's Lawsuit

1/5/2026

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First Lady Melania Trump hires a legal team to defend against author Michael Wolff's NY anti-SLAPP lawsuit, seeking to suppress inquiries into her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Wolff gains subpoena power after Melania is served.
Wolff has struggled to serve Melania, prompting federal court intervention with DLA Piper, a major law firm.
Melania Trump's legal team has labeled Michael Wolff a serial liar and accused him of making defamatory statements.

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First Lady Melania Trump hires a legal team to defend against author Michael Wolff's NY anti-SLAPP lawsuit, seeking to suppress inquiries into her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Wolff gains subpoena power after Melania is served.
Wolff has struggled to serve Melania, prompting federal court intervention with DLA Piper, a major law firm.
Melania Trump's legal team has labeled Michael Wolff a serial liar and accused him of making defamatory statements.