Epstein survivors accuse Melania Trump of protecting those in power after White House statement
Melania Trump made a surprise statement at the White House denying she was friends with or a victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Survivors of Epstein responded by accusing the First Lady of attempting to protect powerful individuals connected to the case. The statement and survivor response highlight ongoing tensions around accountability for those associated with Epstein's network. Channel 4 News reported 44 mainstream media articles covering the incident as of April 2026.
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- Public Broadcaster (Tier 3)
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- Corroborated
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- 7 of 14 major US outlets
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- April 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM PDT
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