Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties: 'I Am Not Epstein's Victim'

First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare public statement emphatically denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, declaring 'I am not Epstein's victim' amid renewed scrutiny of the convicted sex trafficker's connections. The stunning appearance came as Bill Gates prepares to testify before a House panel investigating Epstein's network. The statement is the most forceful public intervention by the normally private First Lady since returning to the White House.