First Lady Melania Trump made a rare statement on live television addressing rumors about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the late billionaire and convicted sex offender. She accused individuals of attempting to defame her reputation by publishing fake images and statements about her on social media. She also dismissed emails found in Epstein files showing her in correspondence with Epstein's girlfriend and alleged accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving time on sex trafficking charges for recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein. Despite these statements, Melania called for Congress to act and hold a public hearing for victims of Epstein's crimes.