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Melania Trump Warns White House Press Over Epstein Rumors

8/14/2026

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Melania Trump, former First Lady, gave a panicked address to the White House press corps in April, saying lies were circulating about her and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Melania Trump alleged that rumors linked Paolo Zampoli, U.S. Special Representative for Global Partnerships, to the Trumps’ 1998 introduction.
Melania Trump also alleged that rumors claimed the late financier Jeffrey Epstein introduced the Trumps in 1998.

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Melania Trump, former First Lady, gave a panicked address to the White House press corps in April, saying lies were circulating about her and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Melania Trump alleged that rumors linked Paolo Zampoli, U.S. Special Representative for Global Partnerships, to the Trumps’ 1998 introduction.
Melania Trump also alleged that rumors claimed the late financier Jeffrey Epstein introduced the Trumps in 1998.