Trump Denies Epstein Introduced Him to Melania
- The New York Editorial Desk - Arif
- Aug 14
- 2 min read
Tone & Political Bias: Moderately Right Leaning
Why: The article primarily presents Trump’s statements pushing back on Hunter Biden’s claim and frames the legal threat from Melania Trump in a way that aligns with the president’s narrative, with less emphasis on Biden’s perspective.
Trump Rejects Hunter Biden’s Claim
President Donald Trump has denied that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein introduced him to First Lady Melania Trump. The denial comes after Melania Trump threatened to sue Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, for $1 billion over the allegation.
Hunter Biden claimed last month that Donald Trump met Melania through Epstein, who died in prison in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges. Melania Trump’s legal team called the claim “disparaging and inflammatory,” demanding a retraction.
Trump’s Response
Speaking on Fox News Radio on Thursday, Trump said he met his wife “through another person,” without naming them, and insisted Epstein “had nothing to do” with their introduction.
“They do that to demean, they make up stories,” Trump said, accusing Hunter Biden of fabricating the account to damage the first lady’s reputation. “I can tell you exactly how it was… it was another person actually… but it wasn’t Jeffrey Epstein.”
Trump said he encouraged Melania to proceed with legal action:
“I said go forward. You know, I’ve done pretty well on these lawsuits lately… very upset about it.”
The Legal Threat
On Monday, Melania Trump’s lawyers warned Hunter Biden to retract his statement or face legal action. According to Fox News, a letter sent last week accused Biden of making “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements” about the first lady. The legal team gave Biden an opportunity to withdraw his comments. He has refused, responding on Thursday, “F— that. That’s not going to happen.”
Origin of the Claim
Hunter Biden made the remark in a July interview, citing journalist Michael Wolff, who has written multiple books on Trump. Wolff has previously reported extensively on Trump’s personal and political life, but the specific claim about Epstein’s role in introducing Melania has not been independently confirmed.
Context: Trump’s Ties to Epstein
Trump has faced continued scrutiny over his past social interactions with Epstein. Photos and public records show the two men attended events together in the 1990s and early 2000s. Trump has said he severed ties with Epstein years before his arrest, and his administration has resisted calls to release all government records related to Epstein.
What’s Next
Potential Lawsuit: Melania Trump’s legal team may proceed with a $1 billion defamation lawsuit if Biden does not retract his statement.
Public Dispute: The exchange adds to an ongoing feud between Trump allies and Hunter Biden, who is already facing multiple legal and political controversies.
Media Spotlight: The story keeps Trump’s past connections with Epstein in public discussion ahead of the presidential election season.
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