Escalating Allegations: Just hours before Melania's address, Ungaro posted several legal warnings on X (formerly Twitter), claiming to possess sensitive information about the First Lady and other high-profile figure

 

Melania Trump denies Epstein ties amid Ungaro threats

On April 9, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare, unscheduled address from the White House to categorically deny any personal or professional ties to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.

She described claims of a close relationship as "baseless smears" and "unfounded lies," specifically refuting the long-standing rumor that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump. Instead, she maintained they first met in 2000 at a social event while she was already with her husband.

 

Threats from Amanda Ungaro

The sudden nature of her statement has been widely linked by observers to public threats from Amanda Ungaro, a Brazilian model and former partner of Trump associate Paolo Zampolli.

 

Escalating Allegations: Just hours before Melania's address, Ungaro posted several legal warnings on X (formerly Twitter), claiming to possess sensitive information about the First Lady and other high-profile figures.

Strategic Timing: While the White House did not officially confirm a link, many analysts believe the speech was a preemptive move to counter Ungaro’s claims before they gained further traction.

 

Key Points of the Address

Denial of Involvement: Melania stressed she never visited Epstein’s private island, flew on his plane, or had any knowledge of his criminal activities.

Maxwell Correspondence: She addressed a resurfaced 2002 email to Ghislaine Maxwell, dismissing it as "polite, casual correspondence" unrelated to any crimes.

Call for Hearings: In a move that surprised many, she urged Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein's survivors to share their stories under oath.

Legal Action: A senior adviser stated the First Lady intends to pursue legal action against individuals spreading defamatory rumors.

 

This address marks a significant shift for the typically private First Lady, with some advisers labeling this more assertive persona as "Melania 2.0".