Epstein survivors fire back at Melania Trump after she denies any links

In her statement, Melania Trump said she only briefly crossed paths with Jeffrey Epstein decades ago, was never involved in his crimes, and believes claims linking her to him are politically motivated. She also called for all survivors to testify publicly so the full truth could be recorded.

That sparked backlash from Epstein survivors, who said they have already shared their stories and endured enough trauma. In their view, the burden should no longer fall on victims, but on the institutions and people who failed to protect them.