Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

Trump news at a glance: Epstein survivors have words for Melania Trump after surprise statement

More than a dozen survivors accuse first lady of ‘shifting the burden’ on to them after she called on Congress to hold public hearings – key US politics stories from Friday 10 April More than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have accused Melania Trump of “shifting the burden” on to them after she called on Congress to hold public hearings with victims of Epstein’s abuse. “Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have already shown extraordinary courage by coming forward, filing reports, and g...

By Guardian staff

Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress

The first lady made a public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with Epstein, and calling for further action in Congress. Survivors of the late sex offender's abuse differ on her proposal.

By Ava Berger

Epstein survivors push back on Melania Trump hearing call as Comer vows ‘we will have hearings’

Epstein survivors push back on first lady's call for public testimony, saying the burden should not be shifted onto survivors as Rep James Comer says hearings will happen.

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing - CNN

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing  CNN

‘Jeffrey Epstein didn’t introduce Melania to Trump. I did’ - The Times

‘Jeffrey Epstein didn’t introduce Melania to Trump. I did’  The Times

Trump admits he didn’t know Melania planned to give remarks on Epstein but says ‘she had a right to talk about it’

President Donald Trump said first lady Melania Trump ‘finds it very insulting’ when people link her to Jeffrey Epstein

By Graig Graziosi

MAGAlomania: Melania denies Epstein ties as Trump trashes (Tucker and other) talking heads

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

What prompted Melania Trump’s Epstein statement? Trump reacts to controversy, says she ‘had a right’

In a surprising televised address, Melania Trump denied any meaningful connection to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting support from President Trump.

Maíría Cahill: Distraction technique or pre-emptive strike? Melania Trump muddies the waters with bizarre Epstein denials

On Sunday, Donald Trump unleashed invective on ­social media, referring to the Iranian regime as ­“crazy bastards”. On ­Monday, he delivered a war ­update beside the Easter Bunny, who managed an unnerving balance of ­applauding the American president and waving to watching children.

Who Is Amanda Ungaro, Brazilian National Linked To Melania Trump's Epstein Denial

Amanda Ungaro dated Trump ally Paolo Zampolli for 19 years and later got married to a Brazilian doctor.

Melania Trump’s speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

As Melania Trump walked up to the White House podium on Thursday, standing where President Donald Trump had just over a week ago made his address to the nation on Iran, there was absolutely no indication that this would be a jaw-dropping appearance.

By David Apinga