New Allegations Surface Regarding Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Connections
Public Statement at the White House
First Lady Melania Trump has firmly rejected any involvement with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her denial came during a surprise press conference held in April at the White House, where she addressed the issue from the Cross Hall.
During the briefing, she stated that she was neither a victim nor an accomplice of Epstein. She also addressed long-standing speculation about her past, emphasizing that she had no connection to his alleged criminal activity.
She called on Congress to hold public hearings involving victims in order to further examine the actions of the late convicted sex trafficker.
“I am not Epstein’s victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump,” Melania said. “Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach. To be clear, I never had a relationship with Epstein or his accomplice, [Ghislaine] Maxwell.”
She continued by rejecting any awareness of Epstein’s conduct and denied any involvement in his activities.
“I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant, was never on Epstein’s plane and never visited his private island.”
She concluded her remarks by urging congressional action, stating, “Now is the time for Congress to act. Epstein was not alone,” Melania Trump concluded.
Reactions and Political Context
Following the press conference, attention turned to reactions from political figures and commentary surrounding the statements. President Donald Trump, who has been associated with Epstein in public discussion for years, has consistently denied any connection to him.
In the period following Melania Trump’s remarks, it was stated that the president was not informed in advance about her on-camera appearance. He also reiterated that he had no knowledge of the statement before it was made public.
He further added that Melania Trump “didn’t know [Epstein]” before ending a phone call, according to the account provided.
New Allegations From a Former Associate
Months after the White House press conference, a new set of allegations emerged involving Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. A former associate of Melania Trump made claims suggesting a connection between the first lady and Epstein.
The claims were made by former Brazilian model Amanda Ungaro in a recorded statement. She alleged that Melania Trump was an “escort” for Jeffrey Epstein and further suggested that Epstein played a role in introducing her to Donald Trump.
Ungaro accused her former partner, Paolo Zampolli, of providing false information about how Melania Trump and Donald Trump first met. She referenced a party in 1998, stating that previous accounts of the introduction were inaccurate.
In a recorded message shared via WhatsApp, Ungaro made additional assertions about the origins of the relationship, stating: “Let’s tell the public you never was the one introducing Melania to Trump. It was Jeffrey Epstein, as she was escort of Jeffrey Epstein. That’s how she met Donald Trump,” Ungaro claims in the WhatsApp recording.
She added further claims regarding her past conversations, stating: “And I know, because I was with you 20 years and you always told me it was not you—it was Jeffrey Epstein,” she added.
Background Details and Additional Claims
The broader narrative of how Melania Knauss met Donald Trump while working in New York has been widely discussed in public discourse over time. The recent allegations brought renewed attention to those accounts.
Ungaro also referenced personal experiences involving Epstein-linked travel, stating that she was 17 when she traveled on Epstein’s private jet, known as the “Lolita Express,” in June 2002 from Paris to New York. She was accompanied by her then-agent, French modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel, who was later accused of recruiting young women for Epstein.
These details were included as part of her broader statements regarding individuals connected to Epstein’s social circle and modeling industry associations.
Disputes and Public Responses
The individuals involved in the allegations and counter-statements have moved in overlapping professional and social environments over the years. Some have been photographed together at public events, including gatherings at Mar-a-Lago.
Ungaro has also previously made claims involving Paolo Zampolli, including allegations about his use of political connections in Washington during disputes involving custody matters. These disputes have continued over an extended period.
The recent recording, which was later shared publicly and subsequently removed from social media, renewed attention on the broader controversy surrounding Epstein and individuals connected to him through social or professional ties.
Ungaro also alleged that Zampolli was “covering” for Melania Trump and that Melania Trump was similarly protecting him following his appointment to a role within a presidential administration.
In response, Paolo Zampolli issued a statement rejecting the allegations. He described the claims as false and strongly criticized their publication.
He stated, “I think it is a disgrace that she dares to say this about our marvelous first lady.”
He also expressed concern regarding the person making the allegations, adding, “I’m truly concerned for her health, and I think she truly needs some therapy.”
Ongoing Public Attention
The emergence of these claims has drawn renewed public attention to long-standing discussions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and individuals who were part of his broader social network.
While the allegations have added further controversy, they remain part of an ongoing public dispute involving conflicting accounts and disputed narratives about past associations and introductions.
The situation continues to attract attention due to the prominence of the individuals involved and the unresolved nature of many of the claims being discussed publicly.
