Full Breakdown
Ungaro alleges Epstein introduced Melania to Trump, disputing Zampolli claim
6/3/2026, 8:26:41 AM
Alleged Introduction
In an X video, Brazilian model Amanda Ungaro alleged that Melania Trump was an escort for Jeffrey Epstein and that Epstein, not modeling agent Paolo Zampolli, introduced her to Donald Trump.
Key Figures
Paolo Zampolli, an Italian modeling agent and Trump ally, claims he introduced Melania at a 1998 Kit Kat Club party—a meeting Melania repeats in her memoir “MELANIA.” Both Zampolli and former model Amanda Ungaro moved in circles with the Trumps, Jeffrey Epstein, and Mar-a-Llago events. Ungaro, mother of Zampolli’s 16-year-old son, faced a custody dispute and was deported to Brazil after an ICE detention in 2025.
Timeline
Zampolli says he introduced Melania at a 1998 Kit Kat Club party. Melania recalled meeting Epstein in 2000. Ungoro, 17, flew on Epstein’s “Lolita Express” in June 2002. Zampolli reiterated his role in a 2016 New York Times interview. In summer 2025 Ungoro was arrested, transferred to ICE, and deported. In April 2026 Melania held a press conference denouncing “mean-spirited” Epstein lies; Ungoro posted a deleted X video alleging Epstein introduced Melania, and Zampolli rejected the claim, indicating he would sue.
Official Statements
Melania Trump called the Epstein allegations “mean-spirited and politically motivated lies,” insisting she met Donald Trump at the 1998 party and is not an Epstein victim. Paolo Zampolli called Ungoro’s accusations “a disgrace,” denied any Epstein connection, and said he would testify before Congress. The White House has not responded; the Department of Homeland Security denied Zampolli’s claim of using ICE to detain Ungaro.
Criticism & Opposition
Ungoro says Zampolli lied about introducing Melania and that Epstein, not Zampolli, facilitated the meeting. She also alleges Zampolli used his influence to prompt ICE involvement in her custody dispute, a charge Zampolli and DHS reject.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No independent verification exists for Ungaro’s deleted video or her claim that Melania was an Epstein escort. Sources differ on who arranged the first meeting—Zampolli’s 1998 party versus Ungoro’s assertion of Epstein’s role. Justice Department files cite an Epstein assistant who alleged he introduced the Trumps, but the assistant’s identity and evidence remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Let’s tell the public you never was the one introducing Melania to Trump. It was Jeffrey Epstein, as she was escort of Jeffrey Epstein. That’s how she met Donald Trump. And I know, because I was with you 20 years and you always told me it was not you—it was Jeffrey Epstein,” — Amanda Ungaro, former model
- “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today. The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect,” — Melania Trump, former First Lady
- “I think it is a disgrace that she dares to say this about our marvelous first lady.” — Paolo Zampolli, Special Envoy for Global Partnerships
- “Even without an attorney, I’m volunteering to go to Congress to testify about this, because we have seen enough nonsense,” — Paolo Zampolli, Special Envoy for Global Partnerships
