Melania Trump is reportedly unhappy with speculations surrounding US President Donald Trump and his executive assistant Natalie Harp. The discussion grew prominent. The claims of an extramarital affair by the US President have been fuelled by the Democratic Georgian Senator Jon Ossoff, who mocked Trump's close travel ties to Harp during a campaign rally on August 16. White House pushed back aggressively against Ossoff, calling Harp one of the "most loyal and hardest-working aides" on the team.&nbsp;Jon claimed that Donald does not like to “do the job” of President and instead wants to build his ballroom and fly around in the “palace gifted by the emir of Qatar”. This triggered an aggressive response from Trump camp; a source close to White House told Semafor, “the First Lady doesn't like these types of things”. The source also claimed that Donald Trump gets “furious” over public speculation about his personal life.<h2>Natalie Harp ventured into Melania Trump territory</h2>The East Wing, which historically housed the office of the first lady and her staff, was demolished by Trump to make way for his ballroom. According to author and biographer Michael Wolff, Harp was behind it. "People within the White House say that Natalie was one of the people who argued for the ballroom and getting rid of the East Wing," said Wolff in a podcast inside Trump's head. According to the Wall Street Journal, Melania Trump had reservations about the destruction of the East Wing and had even told associates that it was not her project. The New York Times reported on Tuesday that Harp had sent fawning letters to Trump, including one that said, "You are all that matters to me."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-air-force-antarctica-flight-turns-back-russia-missile-warning-1787165392960">US Air Force flight to Antarctica returns after Russian missile launch warning</a><h2>White House's angry retort&nbsp;</h2>"Natalie Harp is one of the most loyal and hardest working aides on President Trump's team... Nobody gives a s*** what this lightweight loser says," said White House spokesman Davis Ingle.White House communications director Steve Cheung called Jon “the biggest c**k loser in politics”, in a post "Instead of denigrating hard-working people serving their country, Jon should look deep into his soul and ask himself why he's a miserable person who hates this country. It's because he's a radical, extremist Dumocrat," said Steve.When Trump was asked about the speculations, he did not address the rumours; rather attacked Jon, calling him "Pee-wee Herman lookalike."&nbsp;

Melania Trump is reportedly unhappy over speculation surrounding Donald Trump and his executive assistant Natalie Harp, as the White House pushes back against the claims.

Melania Trump is reportedly unhappy with speculations surrounding US President Donald Trump and his executive assistant Natalie Harp. The discussion grew prominent. The claims of an extramarital affair by the US President have been fuelled by the Democratic Georgian Senator Jon Ossoff, who mocked Trump's close travel ties to Harp during a campaign rally on August 16. White House pushed back aggressively against Ossoff, calling Harp one of the "most loyal and hardest-working aides" on the team. Jon claimed that Donald does not like to “do the job” of President and instead wants to build his ballroom and fly around in the “palace gifted by the emir of Qatar”. This triggered an aggressive response from Trump camp; a source close to White House told Semafor, “the First Lady doesn't like these types of things”. The source also claimed that Donald Trump gets “furious” over public speculation about his personal life. Natalie Harp ventured into Melania Trump territory The East Wing, which historically housed the office of the first lady and her staff, was demolished by Trump to make way for his ballroom. According to author and biographer Michael Wolff, Harp was behind it. "People within the White House say that Natalie was one of the people who argued for the ballroom and getting rid of the East Wing," said Wolff in a podcast inside Trump's head. According to the Wall Street Journal, Melania Trump had reservations about the destruction of the East Wing and had even told associates that it was not her project. The New York Times reported on Tuesday that Harp had sent fawning letters to Trump, including one that said, "You are all that matters to me." Also Read: US Air Force flight to Antarctica returns after Russian missile launch warning White House's angry retort "Natalie Harp is one of the most loyal and hardest working aides on President Trump's team... Nobody gives a s*** what this lightweight loser says," said White House spokesman Davis Ingle. White House communications director Steve Cheung called Jon “the biggest c**k loser in politics”, in a post "Instead of denigrating hard-working people serving their country, Jon should look deep into his soul and ask himself why he's a miserable person who hates this country. It's because he's a radical, extremist Dumocrat," said Steve. When Trump was asked about the speculations, he did not address the rumours; rather attacked Jon, calling him "Pee-wee Herman lookalike."

Melania Trump is reportedly unhappy over speculation surrounding Donald Trump and his executive assistant Natalie Harp, as the White House pushes back against the claims.

Melania Trump upset over Donald Trump and Natalie Harp affair speculation

According to Trump's biographer Michael Wolff, Melania Trump is locked in a secret power struggle with her husband's executive assistant Natalie Harp. While Harp has been a constant presence around Trump, some people have pointed out the U.S. First Lady's growing absence from key events.


Melania’s secret power struggle with Trump’s special assistant revealed

An online video and propaganda campaign linked to Iranian state-affiliated media has issued direct threats against First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron Trump. The U.S. Secret Service stated they are aware of the footage and are actively investigating the situation.


AI video describes hypothetical attack scenarios targeting Melania Trump

An Iranian news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published a video urging "freedom fighters" and supporters of the Islamic Republic to kill US First Lady Melania Trump, while also issuing a threat against President Donald Trump's son, Barron.&nbsp;According to Tasnim News Agency, the video identified several locations allegedly frequented by Melania Trump, including places she visits, locations she reportedly prefers and shops where she is said to make purchases. The footage called on supporters to target the US First Lady. The video was titled: "Where to kill Melania?"&nbsp;The video concluded with a direct threat aimed at Barron Trump, stating that he "should wait for us."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">IRGC-run Tasnim News just released a video titled: &quot;Where to kill Melania?&quot; The video, shared with English subtitles, encourages &quot;freedom lovers of the world&quot; to assassinate the First Lady and even outlines a plan for it. <a href="https://t.co/nQhCWWchZy">pic.twitter.com/nQhCWWchZy</a>&mdash; Khosro K Isfahani (@KhosroIsfahani) <a href="https://x.com/KhosroIsfahani/status/2081830340453138537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tasnim News Agency is widely regarded as being closely affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, although it is not the IRGC's official media outlet.&nbsp;The video comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington following months of escalating rhetoric and military confrontation. Iranian authorities have not publicly commented on the video or indicated whether it reflects an official government position.

An Iranian news agency affiliated with the IRGC released a video calling on supporters to assassinate Melania Trump and threatening Barron Trump amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

An Iranian news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published a video urging "freedom fighters" and supporters of the Islamic Republic to kill US First Lady Melania Trump, while also issuing a threat against President Donald Trump's son, Barron. According to Tasnim News Agency, the video identified several locations allegedly frequented by Melania Trump, including places she visits, locations she reportedly prefers and shops where she is said to make purchases. The footage called on supporters to target the US First Lady. The video was titled: "Where to kill Melania?" The video concluded with a direct threat aimed at Barron Trump, stating that he "should wait for us."

An Iranian news agency affiliated with the IRGC released a video calling on supporters to assassinate Melania Trump and threatening Barron Trump amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

‘Kill Melania, Barron’: Why is IRGC-linked media outlet urging ‘freedom fighters’ to assassinate Trump’s family? WATCH

Republican Rep of Kentucky Thomas Massie said during a press meet on Sunday, May 24, that FLOTUS Melania Trump was aware that Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring “did not act alone”. Massie said that he will use his congressional speech to debate immunity to publicly read redacted names from the Epstein files on the House floor before his term ends in January 2027. Massie has accused Department of Justice Attorney General Todd Blanche and &nbsp;FBI Director Kash Patel of illegally withholding millions of Epstein-related files.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas Massie has already read the prominent names in the unredacted documents, which he believes the Department of Justice should investigate. He publicly called out high-profile executives, including Leon Black, Jes Staley and Leslie Wexner, for their involvement with the disgraced sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. “Todd Blanche is violating the law. There are still millions of files they haven’t released,” said Massie to reporters. He, referring to Melania, said that “even Melania doesn’t believe that. The first lady knows that Jeffrey Epstein didn't act alone” &nbsp;and asserted that Melania believes there are more names that should be made public.&nbsp;“There are still millions of files they haven’t released, we know from talking to the victims’ lawyers that their own 302 forms haven’t been released, we know the files have been over-redacted,” said Massie“I don’t think it’s possible to get to convictions with Todd Blanche at the top and with the FBI director – Kash Patel – at the top, because they’ve effectively both perjured themselves by saying that there’s nobody else in the file."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alberta-referendum-canada-brexit-carney-danielle-smith-1779779478080">Alberta separation vote: Why Canada’s oil-rich province wants a referendum</a>This comes that Thomas Massie lost the primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who was backed by Donald Trump. Massie has publicly broken with the Trump administration on the Epstein files and the Iran war. Massie co-authored the &nbsp;Epstein Files Transparency Act with Democrat Ro Khanna, which was signed by POTUS, making it mandatory for the Department of Justice to release Epstein-related records. Massie's current announcement builds on the bizarre, unsolicited and sudden statement made by Melania in April, denying any personal connection with Jeffrey Epstein and urging Congress to hold public hearings so that Epstein's survivors could publicly testify under oath.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇺🇸 Thomas Massie says he will publicly read the names of Epstein clients before leaving Congress. HERO! <a href="https://t.co/3DbhIWeFy0">pic.twitter.com/3DbhIWeFy0</a>&mdash; Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinkle) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksonhinkle/status/2058636902220083711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie claimed that Melania Trump believes Jeffrey Epstein “did not act alone” as he accused the DOJ and FBI of withholding millions of Epstein-related files.

Republican Rep of Kentucky Thomas Massie said during a press meet on Sunday, May 24, that FLOTUS Melania Trump was aware that Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring “did not act alone”. Massie said that he will use his congressional speech to debate immunity to publicly read redacted names from the Epstein files on the House floor before his term ends in January 2027. Massie has accused Department of Justice Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel of illegally withholding millions of Epstein-related files. Thomas Massie has already read the prominent names in the unredacted documents, which he believes the Department of Justice should investigate. He publicly called out high-profile executives, including Leon Black, Jes Staley and Leslie Wexner, for their involvement with the disgraced sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. “Todd Blanche is violating the law. There are still millions of files they haven’t released,” said Massie to reporters. He, referring to Melania, said that “even Melania doesn’t believe that. The first lady knows that Jeffrey Epstein didn't act alone” and asserted that Melania believes there are more names that should be made public. “There are still millions of files they haven’t released, we know from talking to the victims’ lawyers that their own 302 forms haven’t been released, we know the files have been over-redacted,” said Massie“I don’t think it’s possible to get to convictions with Todd Blanche at the top and with the FBI director – Kash Patel – at the top, because they’ve effectively both perjured themselves by saying that there’s nobody else in the file." Also Read: Alberta separation vote: Why Canada’s oil-rich province wants a referendum This comes that Thomas Massie lost the primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who was backed by Donald Trump. Massie has publicly broken with the Trump administration on the Epstein files and the Iran war. Massie co-authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act with Democrat Ro Khanna, which was signed by POTUS, making it mandatory for the Department of Justice to release Epstein-related records. Massie's current announcement builds on the bizarre, unsolicited and sudden statement made by Melania in April, denying any personal connection with Jeffrey Epstein and urging Congress to hold public hearings so that Epstein's survivors could publicly testify under oath.

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie claimed that Melania Trump believes Jeffrey Epstein “did not act alone” as he accused the DOJ and FBI of withholding millions of Epstein-related files.

Melania Trump mentioned as Thomas Massie escalates Epstein files fight

Turns out, even the family of the world's most powerful man isn't immune to some domestic tussle. Reports suggest that Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump and Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump, do not get along. Trump's recent visit to China seems to have soured things further between the two countries. Lara accompanied the US President on his trip, while Melania was missing. According to RadarOnline, the First Lady was upset that she wasn't part of the team, but Eric's wife was. Before the trip, Melania’s office said, "First Lady Melania Trump is not travelling this time." However, while she could not make it, she wasn't happy about Lara being there either. Eric and Lara's presence was also questioned by others on social media. A photo from the banquet featuring Lara, Eric, the president, and Xi Jinping, inside Beijing's Great Hall of the People, started circulating online and caused a stir. Netizens asked, "They have no business there. Since when does the whole family start travelling with the president?"Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-presidential-trump-confesses-melania-hates-his-dancing-to-gay-national-anthem-ymca-but-does-it-anyway-watch-viral-video-1777688628294">'Not presidential': Trump confesses Melania hates his dancing to 'gay national anthem' but does it anyway</a><h2>Eric Trump and Lara Trump on the guest list to China left everyone shocked</h2>Another wrote, “So Trump brought everyone and the kitchen sink to China, but Mel didn’t come?" Eric posted a photo with his wife on X and garnered additional heat. Salty Politics writer Julie Roginsky called Eric’s presence a “national security scandal.” In a bid to mitigate the criticism when the guest list was out, a spokesperson for the Trump family said that Eric was there "in a personal capacity." "He will not be participating in private meetings, but will instead stand alongside the president to mark this historic occasion," the statement explained.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eric is the third child and second son of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana. The 42-year-old is a trustee and executive vice president of The Trump Organization. He married Lara in 2014, and the couple has two children.&nbsp;Trump's entourage to China also comprised SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang.&nbsp;

Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and his son Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, are apparently not on great terms. The First Lady could not make it to China, but was reportedly unhappy that Lara went anyway.

Turns out, even the family of the world's most powerful man isn't immune to some domestic tussle. Reports suggest that Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump and Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump, do not get along. Trump's recent visit to China seems to have soured things further between the two countries. Lara accompanied the US President on his trip, while Melania was missing. According to RadarOnline, the First Lady was upset that she wasn't part of the team, but Eric's wife was. Before the trip, Melania’s office said, "First Lady Melania Trump is not travelling this time." However, while she could not make it, she wasn't happy about Lara being there either. Eric and Lara's presence was also questioned by others on social media. A photo from the banquet featuring Lara, Eric, the president, and Xi Jinping, inside Beijing's Great Hall of the People, started circulating online and caused a stir. Netizens asked, "They have no business there. Since when does the whole family start travelling with the president?" Also Read: 'Not presidential': Trump confesses Melania hates his dancing to 'gay national anthem' but does it anyway Eric Trump and Lara Trump on the guest list to China left everyone shocked Another wrote, “So Trump brought everyone and the kitchen sink to China, but Mel didn’t come?" Eric posted a photo with his wife on X and garnered additional heat. Salty Politics writer Julie Roginsky called Eric’s presence a “national security scandal.” In a bid to mitigate the criticism when the guest list was out, a spokesperson for the Trump family said that Eric was there "in a personal capacity." "He will not be participating in private meetings, but will instead stand alongside the president to mark this historic occasion," the statement explained. Eric is the third child and second son of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana. The 42-year-old is a trustee and executive vice president of The Trump Organization. He married Lara in 2014, and the couple has two children. Trump's entourage to China also comprised SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang.

Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and his son Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, are apparently not on great terms. The First Lady could not make it to China, but was reportedly unhappy that Lara went anyway.

Melania Trump upset that her husband took his daughter-in-law to China, while she was left out: Report

A lighthearted yet viral moment surrounding Melania Trump and Donald Trump is making waves online. Reports and social media chatter suggest that Melania is not a fan of Trump’s famous “Y.M.C.A.” dance routine, which has become a signature move at his rallies. The dance, set to the iconic track by the Village People, continues to entertain supporters while sparking mixed reactions online.


First Lady Melania Trump Hates Trump's Y.M.C.A Dance Routine

Donald Trump has a confession: Melania Trump is not a fan of his signature rally move. Speaking to a crowd at The Villages in Florida, Trump on Friday (May 1) revealed that the first lady objects to his end-of-rally YMCA routine, which he described, to the crowd's amusement, as dancing to "what's sometimes referred to as the gay national anthem." He then proceeded to do exactly that, working through his familiar repertoire of fist pumps, waves and stage movements as the 1978 Village People track filled the arena.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-was-in-that-very-building-iran-official-confirms-mojtaba-survived-strike-that-killed-ali-khamenei-dismisses-health-rumours-1777627435826">‘He was in that very building’: Iran official REVEALS Mojtaba survived strike that killed Ali Khamenei, dismisses health rumours</a><h2>"Not presidential"</h2>"She goes, 'Darling, please don't dance. It's not presidential," Trump told the crowd, trying to mimic Melania's voice. “I said, 'It may not be presidential, but I'm leading by 20 points in the polls so it's something.'”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump on dancing to YMCA by Village People: “Melania hates when I dance to what’s sometimes referred to as the gay national anthem.” 😭 <a href="https://t.co/z15reN4gCB">pic.twitter.com/z15reN4gCB</a>&mdash; johnny maga (@johnnymaga) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnnymaga/status/2050330441274556594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He also noted the song's unlikely chart history, how YMCA peaked at number five decades ago before returning to number one during the final stretch of his last campaign. "There's never been anything like it," he said. Minutes later, he breaks into the dance his wife hates, watch:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 NOW: President Trump just broke out into an energetic YMCA DANCE to a packed The Villages, Florida crowd He&#39;s going off, and added the golf swing 🤣 47 will go FULL 2024 MODE to help save the majority in the 2026 midterms, expect many more rallies! 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/ao2N87H7ni">pic.twitter.com/ao2N87H7ni</a>&mdash; ᶜᵒᵐᵐᵉⁿᵗᵃʳʸ Donald J Trump Q (@DonaldJTrumRvQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumRvQ/status/2050341018571014267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Melania thinks Trump's YMCA dance is "inappropriate"</h2>Melania's own account of the situation is more nuanced than outright opposition. In a Fox News appearance earlier this year, she told host Jesse Watters that she actually enjoys the dance, under the right circumstances. "I like it at certain times, but some days it's not appropriate, and I told him so," she said. "But it's his dance, and I think people love it. All around the world, they're dancing. It brings happiness and fun."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/god-save-the-marriage-trump-s-awkward-marriage-joke-earns-him-a-melania-death-stare-watch-viral-video-watch-king-charles-iii-visit-1777438081916">God save the marriage? Trump's awkward marriage joke earns him a Melania death stare | WATCH viral video</a>The YMCA moment at The Villages came days after Trump sparked a different kind of marital awkwardness, that too in front of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, when he joked during the White House welcome ceremony that his marriage could never match his parents' 63-year union. "That's a record we won't be able to match, darling. I'm sorry, it's just not going to work out that way," he said, turning to face Melania. The first lady's death stare, widely circulated on social media, suggested the joke landed poorly.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump says Melania thinks his trademark YMCA dance isn’t exactly “presidential,” but he’s clearly not stopping. In classic Trump fashion, he admitted the criticism, joked about it, then did it anyway, right on cue. Scroll down for the viral moment.

Donald Trump has a confession: Melania Trump is not a fan of his signature rally move. Speaking to a crowd at The Villages in Florida, Trump on Friday (May 1) revealed that the first lady objects to his end-of-rally YMCA routine, which he described, to the crowd's amusement, as dancing to "what's sometimes referred to as the gay national anthem." He then proceeded to do exactly that, working through his familiar repertoire of fist pumps, waves and stage movements as the 1978 Village People track filled the arena. Also read | ‘He was in that very building’: Iran official REVEALS Mojtaba survived strike that killed Ali Khamenei, dismisses health rumours "Not presidential" "She goes, 'Darling, please don't dance. It's not presidential," Trump told the crowd, trying to mimic Melania's voice. “I said, 'It may not be presidential, but I'm leading by 20 points in the polls so it's something.'”

US President Donald Trump says Melania thinks his trademark YMCA dance isn’t exactly “presidential,” but he’s clearly not stopping. In classic Trump fashion, he admitted the criticism, joked about it, then did it anyway, right on cue. Scroll down for the viral moment.

'Not presidential': Trump confesses Melania hates his dancing to 'gay national anthem' but does it anyway | WATCH viral video

Melania Trump has broken her silence, strongly criticising Jimmy Kimmel over remarks she called offensive and inappropriate. She has urged ABC to take action, escalating the controversy. The clash has sparked a wider debate over political satire, public figures, and where the line should be drawn.


'Expectant Widow' Joke Draws Trump's Ire; Melania Calls For Kimmel To Be Fired

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 28) managed to turn a ceremonial welcome for British monarch King Charles III into a moment of marital awkwardness, cracking a joke about the lifespan of his own marriage that earned him a notably cool reception from the first lady, Melania Trump, who was seated behind him. The "joke" earned Trump a trademark frosty death stare from his wife. This comes just a day after Trump, while attempting to defend Melania's honour, demanded that late-night television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel be fired over his "expectant widow" joke. What did Trump say to earn a frosty glare from the FLOTUS? Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-friendly-federal-assassin-allen-was-carrying-these-weapons-when-he-tried-to-assassinate-trump-at-whcd-1777354027890">'Friendly Federal Assassin' Allen was carrying THESE weapons when he tried to assassinate Trump at WHCD</a><h2>Trump's awkward marriage "joke" | WATCH</h2>During remarks at the White House welcome ceremony for King Charles and Queen Camilla, Trump spoke warmly about his parents, Fred and Mary Anne Trump, and their 63-year marriage. Then he turned to face Melania. "And excuse me, if you don't mind, that's a record we won't be able to match, darling. I'm sorry, it's just not going to work out that way," he said.The first lady's expression, captured clearly on camera, was not what you'd call warm. Melania, dressed in a white silk-and-wool Ralph Lauren jacket and skirt, Manolo Blahnik snake pumps and a wide straw hat, held her composure, though it took a moment before she produced a smile as the crowd laughed.Watch a video of the cringe-worthy, uncomfortable interaction here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">SEE IT: Trump just cracked an awkward, cringey joke about his marriage, and Melania&#39;s facial expressions are telling. Can you imagine being so incapable of normal human warmth that you turn a ceremony with a King into a stand-up set about your failing marriage? <a href="https://t.co/Hd3eCZz4aq">pic.twitter.com/Hd3eCZz4aq</a>&mdash; CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) <a href="https://twitter.com/CalltoActivism/status/2049161647239975303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The timing was notable given that the day before, she and Trump had jointly demanded the firing of TV host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke he made suggesting she had "a glow like an expected widow."As the Trumps hosted a White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday, Kimmel at an "alternative" White House correspondents’ dinner on his show, said: "Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-weird-stuff-happens-us-navy-sailor-headed-to-strait-of-hormuz-for-trump-s-minesweeping-mission-attacked-by-monkey-1777009414675">'Weird stuff happens': Monkey temporarily derails Trump's 'shoot and kill' mission in Strait of Hormuz</a><h2>The Donald-Melania Trump marriage</h2>Trump and Melania Knauss, as she was then known, met at a New York Fashion Week party in 1998. They married at Mar-a-Lago in 2005. She is Trump's third wife, after Ivana Trump (mother of Ivanka, Don Jr and Eric), and Marla Maples, mother of Tiffany.The awkward "joke" happened during the second day of the British royal couple's state visit. After a brief rain that Trump cheerfully described as "a very British welcome," King Charles and Queen Camilla were received with a military parade, a 21-gun salute, a jet flyover and a formal troop review, the highest diplomatic honour the White House extends to a visiting head of state.

What did Donald Trump say in front of King Charles III that earned him a frosty look from Melania Trump? A ceremonial royal welcome suddenly turned awkward after Trump’s off-the-cuff marriage joke.

What exactly happened, and why is the moment going viral? Scroll down to find out.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 28) managed to turn a ceremonial welcome for British monarch King Charles III into a moment of marital awkwardness, cracking a joke about the lifespan of his own marriage that earned him a notably cool reception from the first lady, Melania Trump, who was seated behind him. The "joke" earned Trump a trademark frosty death stare from his wife. This comes just a day after Trump, while attempting to defend Melania's honour, demanded that late-night television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel be fired over his "expectant widow" joke. What did Trump say to earn a frosty glare from the FLOTUS? Here's all you need to know. Also read | 'Friendly Federal Assassin' Allen was carrying THESE weapons when he tried to assassinate Trump at WHCD Trump's awkward marriage "joke" | WATCH During remarks at the White House welcome ceremony for King Charles and Queen Camilla, Trump spoke warmly about his parents, Fred and Mary Anne Trump, and their 63-year marriage. Then he turned to face Melania. "And excuse me, if you don't mind, that's a record we won't be able to match, darling. I'm sorry, it's just not going to work out that way," he said. The first lady's expression, captured clearly on camera, was not what you'd call warm. Melania, dressed in a white silk-and-wool Ralph Lauren jacket and skirt, Manolo Blahnik snake pumps and a wide straw hat, held her composure, though it took a moment before she produced a smile as the crowd laughed. Watch a video of the cringe-worthy, uncomfortable interaction here:

What did Donald Trump say in front of King Charles III that earned him a frosty look from Melania Trump? A ceremonial royal welcome suddenly turned awkward after Trump’s off-the-cuff marriage joke.What exactly happened, and why is the moment going viral? Scroll down to find out.

God save the marriage? Trump's awkward marriage joke earns him a Melania death stare | WATCH viral video

US President Donald Trump Wants Late-night Show Host Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired

George Clooney has spoken out in defence of late-night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he faced backlash over a controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump. Kimmel referred to the US first lady as an ‘expectant widow’ days before a shooting incident took place during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The joke sparked outrage with US President Donald Trump asking ABC to terminate Kimmel.&nbsp;Amid the backlash, George Clooney has stepped in to defend the comedian.<h2>George Clooney supports Jimmy Kimmel</h2>Clooney reportedly addressed the incident at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala, where the actor was being honoured on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The actor compared the backlash directed toward Kimmel to another remark by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt that was taken out of context.&nbsp;Leavitt had spoken to Fox News just before the White House Correspondents Dinner and had said “there will be some shots fired tonight in the room”, which appeared to refer to the jokes written for the event. Clooney referred to the two incidents and asserted that hyperbolic rhetoric “can be toned down.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-enough-is-enough-melania-trump-presses-abc-to-act-on-jimmy-kimmel-after-expectant-widow-joke-1777306915330">‘Enough is enough’: Melania Trump presses ABC to act on Jimmy Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ joke</a>&nbsp;“Jimmy’s a comedian, and I would argue that Karoline Leavitt didn’t mean shots should be fired. She was making a joke. Fair enough. You look at that side and go, ’Well, jokes are jokes.’ But the rhetoric is a little dangerous. And we’ve seen it a lot lately. When one side is calling anyone, they disagree with traitors to the country, which is a charge that’s punishable by death, just because they don’t agree with someone, I think the rhetoric is a little too heated,” Clooney said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/jimmy-kimmel-melania-trump-joke-backlash-trump-attack-1777361851059">Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump?</a>&nbsp;The actor added, “I always have faith in the press. I always believe in it. I’m the son of a journalist, you know? I also think that you’re not supposed to have a good relationship with the government. You’re supposed to be questioning them. The people that I support- the Democrats. So, I’m a Democrat. I make no apologies for it. The people that I support – Bill Clinton, Barack Obama – they didn’t enjoy getting chased down by reporters. People in power don’t like to have to answer all the questions in the world. That’s fair. They shouldn’t enjoy it. And the reporters should make sure that they hold people’s feet to the fire. That’s the rules.”<h2>What did Jimmy Kimmel say?</h2>Kimmel’s joke came days before a shooting incident rocked the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. A gunman attempted to breach a checkpoint with the intent to assassinate President Donald Trump and other members of his administration. He was taken into custody at the location.&nbsp;&nbsp;A few days before the incident, Kimmel had ridiculed the dinner during his show, delivering a speech in which he remarked: “Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you glow an expectant widow.”&nbsp;First Lady Melania Trump also reacted to the joke and condemned Jimmy Kimmel, labelling him a "coward".&nbsp;&nbsp;She wrote, “Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America. People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate. A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.”&nbsp;President Donald Trump urged ABC to terminate Jimmy Kimmel's employment following the comedian's remark. ABC has not yet released any statement regarding the issue.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing severe criticism over a joke he made about First Lady Melania Trump days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Now actor George Clooney has spoken out in support of Kimmel. 

George Clooney has spoken out in defence of late-night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he faced backlash over a controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump. Kimmel referred to the US first lady as an ‘expectant widow’ days before a shooting incident took place during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The joke sparked outrage with US President Donald Trump asking ABC to terminate Kimmel. Amid the backlash, George Clooney has stepped in to defend the comedian. George Clooney supports Jimmy Kimmel Clooney reportedly addressed the incident at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala, where the actor was being honoured on Monday. The actor compared the backlash directed toward Kimmel to another remark by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt that was taken out of context. Leavitt had spoken to Fox News just before the White House Correspondents Dinner and had said “there will be some shots fired tonight in the room”, which appeared to refer to the jokes written for the event. Clooney referred to the two incidents and asserted that hyperbolic rhetoric “can be toned down.” Also read: ‘Enough is enough’: Melania Trump presses ABC to act on Jimmy Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ joke “Jimmy’s a comedian, and I would argue that Karoline Leavitt didn’t mean shots should be fired. She was making a joke. Fair enough. You look at that side and go, ’Well, jokes are jokes.’ But the rhetoric is a little dangerous. And we’ve seen it a lot lately. When one side is calling anyone, they disagree with traitors to the country, which is a charge that’s punishable by death, just because they don’t agree with someone, I think the rhetoric is a little too heated,” Clooney said. Also read: Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump? The actor added, “I always have faith in the press. I always believe in it. I’m the son of a journalist, you know? I also think that you’re not supposed to have a good relationship with the government. You’re supposed to be questioning them. The people that I support- the Democrats. So, I’m a Democrat. I make no apologies for it. The people that I support – Bill Clinton, Barack Obama – they didn’t enjoy getting chased down by reporters. People in power don’t like to have to answer all the questions in the world. That’s fair. They shouldn’t enjoy it. And the reporters should make sure that they hold people’s feet to the fire. That’s the rules.” What did Jimmy Kimmel say? Kimmel’s joke came days before a shooting incident rocked the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. A gunman attempted to breach a checkpoint with the intent to assassinate President Donald Trump and other members of his administration. He was taken into custody at the location. A few days before the incident, Kimmel had ridiculed the dinner during his show, delivering a speech in which he remarked: “Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you glow an expectant widow.” First Lady Melania Trump also reacted to the joke and condemned Jimmy Kimmel, labelling him a "coward". She wrote, “Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America. People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate. A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.” President Donald Trump urged ABC to terminate Jimmy Kimmel's employment following the comedian's remark. ABC has not yet released any statement regarding the issue.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing severe criticism over a joke he made about First Lady Melania Trump days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Now actor George Clooney has spoken out in support of Kimmel.&nbsp;

George Clooney speaks in support of Jimmy Kimmel amid Melania Trump joke outcry

Jimmy Kimmel defended his Melania Trump joke after facing backlash and accusations from Donald and Melania Trump over his violent rhetoric.

Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump?

Melania Trump Urges ABC to Take a Stand By Firing Jimmy Kimmel 

BREAKING: Melania Trump Urges ABC to Take Stand By Firing Jimmy Kimmel 

US First Lady Melania Trump launched a scathing attack on ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over an "expectant widow" joke on his show, urging the network to take action against him and describing Kimmel's comments as "hateful and violent rhetoric intended to divide our country."&nbsp;The situation has escalated significantly as Kimmel made these remarks days before a shooter stormed an event she attended with President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Melania referred to a specific joke made during a mock "White House Correspondents' Dinner" monologue on Kimmel's show. On Thursday, Kimmel made the remarks during a parody of the forthcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner.&nbsp;"Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow," Kimmel said.&nbsp;In a post on X, the First Lady stated that Kimmel's "monologue about my family isn’t comedy — his words are corrosive and deepen the political sickness within America," adding, “People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America. People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to…&mdash; First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/2048769128513585618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Labelling the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! "a coward" who "hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him," Melania called on the network to take a stand.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-do-everything-in-the-interest-of-iran-says-putin-during-his-meeting-with-araghchi-1777301481318">'Will do everything in the interest of Iran', says Putin during his meeting with Araghchi</a>&nbsp;"Enough is enough," she said, adding, "It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behaviour at the expense of our community."&nbsp;Democrat-aligned Kimmel and Republican Trump have been at odds for years, transforming late-night television into a political battlefield. Their rivalry escalated from Twitter insults to national headlines, most notably during the 2024 Oscars when Kimmel mocked Trump’s legal battles live. The feud turned professional in September 2025 with Kimmel’s brief suspension by ABC following controversial remarks.

Melania Trump attacked Jimmy Kimmel over his “expectant widow” remark, calling it offensive and inappropriate.

US First Lady Melania Trump launched a scathing attack on ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over an "expectant widow" joke on his show, urging the network to take action against him and describing Kimmel's comments as "hateful and violent rhetoric intended to divide our country." The situation has escalated significantly as Kimmel made these remarks days before a shooter stormed an event she attended with President Donald Trump. Melania referred to a specific joke made during a mock "White House Correspondents' Dinner" monologue on Kimmel's show. On Thursday, Kimmel made the remarks during a parody of the forthcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. "Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow," Kimmel said. In a post on X, the First Lady stated that Kimmel's "monologue about my family isn’t comedy — his words are corrosive and deepen the political sickness within America," adding, “People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”

Melania Trump attacked Jimmy Kimmel over his “expectant widow” remark, calling it offensive and inappropriate.

‘Enough is enough’: Melania Trump presses ABC to act on Jimmy Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ joke

The convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, has sent a mystery USB drive to the Department of Justice, almost a week after First Lady Melania Trump’s surprise statement denying personal ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The drive was sent via FedEx on April 16 to the US Attorney Jay Clayton in support of her appeal against the 20-year sentence, reported The Swamp, The Daily Beast Substack. The delivery has sparked intense public and political speculation due to its timing and the secretive nature of its contents.<h2>What was on the USB Drive?</h2>The specific content of the drive has not been made public. Though the Federal prosecutor has provided a summary of the content to the court, in a letter, he reported that Maxwell claimed to have presented 50 new exhibits containing "substantial new evidence" to argue that her trial was unfair, but Clayton suggested that the package had only 33. Clayton described her claims as “duplicative and meritless” but requested time till June 5 to respond.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palantir-manifesto-ai-militarisation-technofascism-debate-1776774249138">Palantir's manifesto calls for AI militarisation, critics call it dystopian and 'technofascism’</a><h2>Why is it mysterious, and is Maxwell getting remission?</h2>The content of the drive and its timing following the surprising denial by the First Lady, Melania Trump, about any personal ties with the Maxwell and Epstein have driven speculation about coordination and quid pro quo. Notably, there were several mentions of Melania Trump in the Epstein documents revealed by the DOJ in subsequent batches in late 2025 and early 2026, and there was political controversy over redactions and withheld names.Maxwell has long argued that the jurors in her trial failed to disclose their own history of sexual abuse during jury selection, which compromised their objectivity. While the 2007 Non Prosecution Agreement made by Jeffrey Epstein with Florida prosecutors should have given her blanket immunity. She also claims that witnesses lied under oath in the Giuffre vs Maxwell civil lawsuit trial, which became the basis of the criminal trial against Maxwell.&nbsp;In a recent Politico report, Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, said there was "a good chance and for good reason that (Maxwell) would get a pardon' from President Donald Trump."

A mystery USB drive sent by Ghislaine Maxwell to US authorities is fueling speculation about new evidence, political connections, and even a possible pardon. Here’s what we know so far about the latest twist in the Epstein case.

The convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, has sent a mystery USB drive to the Department of Justice, almost a week after First Lady Melania Trump’s surprise statement denying personal ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The drive was sent via FedEx on April 16 to the US Attorney Jay Clayton in support of her appeal against the 20-year sentence, reported The Swamp, The Daily Beast Substack. The delivery has sparked intense public and political speculation due to its timing and the secretive nature of its contents. What was on the USB Drive? The specific content of the drive has not been made public. Though the Federal prosecutor has provided a summary of the content to the court, in a letter, he reported that Maxwell claimed to have presented 50 new exhibits containing "substantial new evidence" to argue that her trial was unfair, but Clayton suggested that the package had only 33. Clayton described her claims as “duplicative and meritless” but requested time till June 5 to respond. Also Read: Palantir's manifesto calls for AI militarisation, critics call it dystopian and 'technofascism’ Why is it mysterious, and is Maxwell getting remission? The content of the drive and its timing following the surprising denial by the First Lady, Melania Trump, about any personal ties with the Maxwell and Epstein have driven speculation about coordination and quid pro quo. Notably, there were several mentions of Melania Trump in the Epstein documents revealed by the DOJ in subsequent batches in late 2025 and early 2026, and there was political controversy over redactions and withheld names. Maxwell has long argued that the jurors in her trial failed to disclose their own history of sexual abuse during jury selection, which compromised their objectivity. While the 2007 Non Prosecution Agreement made by Jeffrey Epstein with Florida prosecutors should have given her blanket immunity. She also claims that witnesses lied under oath in the Giuffre vs Maxwell civil lawsuit trial, which became the basis of the criminal trial against Maxwell. In a recent Politico report, Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, said there was "a good chance and for good reason that (Maxwell) would get a pardon' from President Donald Trump."

A mystery USB drive sent by Ghislaine Maxwell to US authorities is fueling speculation about new evidence, political connections, and even a possible pardon. Here’s what we know so far about the latest twist in the Epstein case.

Ghislaine Maxwell's mysterious USB drive to DOJ- Is commutation next?

Melania Trump has issued a rare public statement firmly denying any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She clarified she never visited Epstein’s island, flew on his plane, or had any meaningful relationship with him. The statement also pushed back against online misinformation. 


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Melania Trump's decision to go public with a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein appears to have caught her own husband off guard, or at least that's how US President Donald Trump is telling it. In an interview with the New York Times on Friday (Apr 10), Trump said he knew Melania was planning to make a statement but had no idea what it would contain. When asked if it bothered him, he said it didn't, because "she had a right to talk about it." He also made clear, more than once, that the statement wasn't his suggestion.<h2>Trying to get ahead of a bigger scandal?</h2>Soon after, Melania, in a statement, denied any link with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The internet had exploded with conspiracy theories, with many suggesting that the Trumps and the White House might be trying to get ahead of a bigger scandal.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-trying-to-get-ahead-of-a-big-scandal-internet-erupts-with-conspiracy-theories-as-melania-trump-denies-ties-with-epstein-maxwell-1775810948861">White House trying to get ahead of a big scandal? Internet erupts with conspiracy theories as Melania Trump denies ties with Epstein, Maxwell</a>Political analyst Ahmed Baba speculated that something big may be "about to drop". On X, he wrote, "This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania’s ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran war. What prompted this? Is something about to drop? Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted."However, talking to the New York Times, Donald Trump kept insisting that he did not recommend that Melania address the Epstein Files. "I didn't recommend it," he told the Times. "But I said: If you want to do it, do it." He added that the two discussed it for roughly "two minutes", but didn't say when that conversation happened. He also acknowledged he wasn't sure he would have handled it the same way himself.<h2>She finds it very insulting</h2>In her statement, Melania denied ever having a relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, disputed reports that Epstein had introduced her to Trump, called out what she described as fabricated images circulating on social media, and urged Congress to hold public hearings where Epstein's victims could testify under oath. She took no questions afterwards.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-did-macron-post-a-video-of-jeffrey-epstein-kissing-melania-trump-truth-behind-the-viral-clip-1775806317213">FACT CHECK: Did Macron post a video of Jeffrey Epstein kissing Melania Trump? Truth behind the viral clip</a>Trump said that the statement, which came as a shock to the world, centres on her feelings about the long-circulating claim that Epstein played matchmaker between them. "She finds it very insulting," he said. Melania has maintained she first met Trump at a New York City party in 1998, two years before she says she ever encountered Epstein. Paolo Zampolli, Trump's special envoy and a former modelling agent who had business dealings with Epstein, has said he was the one who made the introduction, describing it in characteristically brief terms to the Daily Beast: "I said: 'Melania meet Donald, Donald meet Melania,' and then I left the table because I had 300 guests." The first Mar-a-Lago photograph of Trump, Melania, Epstein and Maxwell together dates to February 2000. Trump told the Times that Melania "did a good job" with her statement. He also insisted the renewed avalanche of Epstein coverage doesn't upset him. "I never get upset," he said, before adding: "I don't mind anything having to do with Epstein. The only thing I don't like is I waste a lot of time" on the subject.

Is Donald Trump distancing himself from Melania Trump’s Epstein statement? He says he didn’t recommend it and isn’t upset—calling it her decision entirely. All you need to know.

Melania Trump's decision to go public with a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein appears to have caught her own husband off guard, or at least that's how US President Donald Trump is telling it. In an interview with the New York Times on Friday (Apr 10), Trump said he knew Melania was planning to make a statement but had no idea what it would contain. When asked if it bothered him, he said it didn't, because "she had a right to talk about it." He also made clear, more than once, that the statement wasn't his suggestion. Trying to get ahead of a bigger scandal? Soon after, Melania, in a statement, denied any link with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The internet had exploded with conspiracy theories, with many suggesting that the Trumps and the White House might be trying to get ahead of a bigger scandal. Also read | White House trying to get ahead of a big scandal? Internet erupts with conspiracy theories as Melania Trump denies ties with Epstein, Maxwell Political analyst Ahmed Baba speculated that something big may be "about to drop". On X, he wrote, "This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania’s ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran war. What prompted this? Is something about to drop? Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted." However, talking to the New York Times, Donald Trump kept insisting that he did not recommend that Melania address the Epstein Files. "I didn't recommend it," he told the Times. "But I said: If you want to do it, do it." He added that the two discussed it for roughly "two minutes", but didn't say when that conversation happened. He also acknowledged he wasn't sure he would have handled it the same way himself. She finds it very insulting In her statement, Melania denied ever having a relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, disputed reports that Epstein had introduced her to Trump, called out what she described as fabricated images circulating on social media, and urged Congress to hold public hearings where Epstein's victims could testify under oath. She took no questions afterwards. Also read | FACT CHECK: Did Macron post a video of Jeffrey Epstein kissing Melania Trump? Truth behind the viral clip Trump said that the statement, which came as a shock to the world, centres on her feelings about the long-circulating claim that Epstein played matchmaker between them. "She finds it very insulting," he said. Melania has maintained she first met Trump at a New York City party in 1998, two years before she says she ever encountered Epstein. Paolo Zampolli, Trump's special envoy and a former modelling agent who had business dealings with Epstein, has said he was the one who made the introduction, describing it in characteristically brief terms to the Daily Beast: "I said: 'Melania meet Donald, Donald meet Melania,' and then I left the table because I had 300 guests." The first Mar-a-Lago photograph of Trump, Melania, Epstein and Maxwell together dates to February 2000. Trump told the Times that Melania "did a good job" with her statement. He also insisted the renewed avalanche of Epstein coverage doesn't upset him. "I never get upset," he said, before adding: "I don't mind anything having to do with Epstein. The only thing I don't like is I waste a lot of time" on the subject.

Is Donald Trump distancing himself from Melania Trump’s Epstein statement? He says he didn’t recommend it and isn’t upset—calling it her decision entirely. All you need to know.

'I never get upset': Trump says didn't know what Melania would say, insists he isn't bothered by the renewed scrutiny over Epstein files

More than a dozen survivors of sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have responded sharply to Melania Trump's surprise public statement this week, accusing the First Lady of deflecting responsibility onto the very people who have already paid the heaviest price. In a joint statement, thirteen survivors, along with the brother and sister of the late Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent Epstein accusers before her death, said that calling on Congress to hear from victims amounted to burden-shifting, not justice. "Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have already shown extraordinary courage by coming forward, filing reports, and giving testimony," the group said. "Asking more of them now is a deflection of responsibility not justice."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-wow-what-a-hot-piece-of-a-melania-trump-denies-epstein-and-maxwell-ties-but-these-emails-complicate-that-story-fact-check-1775783396467">'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK</a><h2>Melania denies ties to Epstein, Maxwell</h2>In a statement on Thursday (Apr 9), the First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli.She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either. Calling on Congress to hold public hearings, she said, "give these victims their opportunity to testify under oath."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-did-macron-post-a-video-of-jeffrey-epstein-kissing-melania-trump-truth-behind-the-viral-clip-1775806317213">FACT CHECK: Did Macron post a video of Jeffrey Epstein kissing Melania Trump? Truth behind the viral clip</a><h2>Epstein survivors push back</h2>However, the FLOTUS's proposal landed badly with those she was ostensibly trying to support. The survivors' group said the First Lady was "shifting the burden onto survivors under politicised conditions that protect those with power", naming the Department of Justice, law enforcement, prosecutors, and the Trump administration, which they said has "still not fully complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act."They also directed criticism at Attorney General Pam Bondi, who this week declined to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify before the House oversight committee about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein investigation and the release of his files. "It diverts attention from Pam Bondi, who must answer for withheld files and the exposure of survivors' identities," the statement said. "Those failures continue to put lives at risk while shielding enablers. Survivors have done their part. Now it's time for those in power to do theirs."&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. &nbsp;

Why are Epstein survivors pushing back against Melania Trump? After FLOTUS Melania Trump denied links to Jeffrey Epstein, survivors say her call for testimony shifts the burden back onto victims.

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More than a dozen survivors of sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have responded sharply to Melania Trump's surprise public statement this week, accusing the First Lady of deflecting responsibility onto the very people who have already paid the heaviest price. In a joint statement, thirteen survivors, along with the brother and sister of the late Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent Epstein accusers before her death, said that calling on Congress to hear from victims amounted to burden-shifting, not justice. "Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have already shown extraordinary courage by coming forward, filing reports, and giving testimony," the group said. "Asking more of them now is a deflection of responsibility not justice." Also read | 'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK Melania denies ties to Epstein, Maxwell In a statement on Thursday (Apr 9), the First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli. She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either. Calling on Congress to hold public hearings, she said, "give these victims their opportunity to testify under oath." Also read | FACT CHECK: Did Macron post a video of Jeffrey Epstein kissing Melania Trump? Truth behind the viral clip Epstein survivors push back However, the FLOTUS's proposal landed badly with those she was ostensibly trying to support. The survivors' group said the First Lady was "shifting the burden onto survivors under politicised conditions that protect those with power", naming the Department of Justice, law enforcement, prosecutors, and the Trump administration, which they said has "still not fully complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act." They also directed criticism at Attorney General Pam Bondi, who this week declined to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify before the House oversight committee about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein investigation and the release of his files. "It diverts attention from Pam Bondi, who must answer for withheld files and the exposure of survivors' identities," the statement said. "Those failures continue to put lives at risk while shielding enablers. Survivors have done their part. Now it's time for those in power to do theirs." Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.

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Epstein survivors accuse Melania Trump of 'shifting the burden,' push back on call for congressional hearings: 'We've done our part'

First lady Melania Trump denies allegations of deeper ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for public hearings for survivors. The move has sparked bipartisan responses and brought renewed scrutiny to the Epstein files amid new document releases and political pressure.


Melania's Denial Resurfaces Epstein Case Amid Focus on Iran War

First lady Melania Trump denies allegations of deeper ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for public hearings for survivors. The move has sparked bipartisan responses and brought renewed scrutiny to the Epstein files amid new document releases and political pressure.

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (Apr 9) shocked the world with a public statement denying any linkages with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a televised address, the FLOTUS denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. Soon after, the internet erupted with conspiracy theories about the timing of Melania's address. Internet sleuths claim that the bombshell statement may be the FLOTUS "getting ahead" of a big scandal. Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-wow-what-a-hot-piece-of-a-melania-trump-denies-epstein-and-maxwell-ties-but-these-emails-complicate-that-story-fact-check-1775783396467">'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK</a>&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.<h2>What did Melania Trump say about Epstein and Maxwell?</h2>The First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli.She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">First Lady Melania Trump’s Statement <a href="https://t.co/fSEz24NEyg">pic.twitter.com/fSEz24NEyg</a>&mdash; First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/2042330778483270008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What are they trying to hide?</h2>While Melania did not specify what prompted the statement or which particular allegations she was responding to, the internet has some theories. Users online speculated that the FLOTUS was trying to "get ahead" of a bigger scandal.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-did-macron-post-a-video-of-jeffrey-epstein-kissing-melania-trump-truth-behind-the-viral-clip-1775806317213">FACT CHECK: Did Macron post a video of Jeffrey Epstein kissing Melania Trump? Truth behind the viral clip</a>"I think the reason Melania is getting ahead of it is Amanda Ungaro, model, Epstein survivor, &amp; mother of a child shared w P. Zampoli (who was part of introducing M to Trump at Kit Kat club) is now publicly calling her out. Zampoli also called ICE on Amanda &amp; had her deported," said one user posting screenshots of posts by a X account by the name Amanda Ungaro.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I think the reason Melania is getting ahead of it is Amanda Ungaro, model, Epstein survivor, & mother of a child shared w P. Zampoli, (who was part of introducing M to Trump at Kit Kat club) is now publicly calling her out. Zampoli also called ICE on Amanda & had her deported👀👇 <a href="https://t.co/fIjdxUdNub">https://t.co/fIjdxUdNub</a> <a href="https://t.co/5jExnmv5j0">pic.twitter.com/5jExnmv5j0</a>— Susan♀️🇺🇦 (@ifudontlike2bad) <a href="https://twitter.com/ifudontlike2bad/status/2042439341176459299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Brazilian model has previously claimed knowledge of Epstein's murky dealings. Ungaro, who has a son with Italian businessman Paolo Zampolli, the man at whose September 1998, New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan Melania and Donald Trump reportedly met.Political analyst Ahmed Baba speculated that something big may be "about to drop". On X, he wrote, “This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania’s ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran war. What prompted this? Is something about to drop? Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania's ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran War. What prompted this? Is something about to drop? Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted. <a href="https://t.co/MBcUhW84yK">https://t.co/MBcUhW84yK</a>— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AhmedBaba_/status/2042313752616329625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gabe Fleshier, the journalist behind Wake Up To Politics, echoed the confusion, saying “Who at the White House thought it was a good idea to resurrect the Epstein story right now? Or did FLOTUS just want to say this, and no one could overrule her?”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m so confused by this. Who at the White House thought it was a good idea to resurrect the Epstein story right now? Or did FLOTUS just want to say this, and no one could overrule her? Was anybody talking about Epstein and Melania in the last few days before this? Is this an… <a href="https://t.co/Z1gaSxbW9X">https://t.co/Z1gaSxbW9X</a>— Gabe Fleisher (@WakeUp2Politics) <a href="https://twitter.com/WakeUp2Politics/status/2042314932595704009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Why did Melania Trump break her silence on Epstein now? After the FLOTUS firmly denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, online speculation exploded over the timing.

Is this damage control or coincidence? Scroll down to read more.

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (Apr 9) shocked the world with a public statement denying any linkages with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a televised address, the FLOTUS denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. Soon after, the internet erupted with conspiracy theories about the timing of Melania's address. Internet sleuths claim that the bombshell statement may be the FLOTUS "getting ahead" of a big scandal. Here's all you need to know. Also read | 'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. What did Melania Trump say about Epstein and Maxwell? The First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli. She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either.

Why did Melania Trump break her silence on Epstein now? After the FLOTUS firmly denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, online speculation exploded over the timing.Is this damage control or coincidence? Scroll down to read more.

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Melania Trump has strongly denied allegations linking her to claims associated with Jeffrey Epstein, calling the reports false and misleading. The statement comes amid renewed public attention surrounding Epstein-related controversies and individuals connected to his network.


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Melania's Denial Resurfaces Epstein Case Amid Focus on Iran War

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