Melania Trump’s team has aggressively knocked down Epstein-related ‘falsehoods’
Reporting from WASHINGTON
First lady Melania Trump has directed her attorneys to take swift action against any platform or person that publishes “falsehoods” or “defamatory” information about her when it comes to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
The campaign has resulted in several recent retractions and apologies. President Donald Trump said his wife has been “very upset” about any claims related to Epstein that “demean” her and are not cleared up.
While the West Wing is mostly in a defensive posture navigating the Epstein controversy, the East Wing has had a more direct approach to any material that mentions Melania Trump in the context of Epstein. The strategy stands out in what has otherwise been a reserved posture from the first lady and her team, who have been more selective about what they engage on compared with their first term in office.
Photos: Trump’s state banquet at Windsor Castle
What to expect from Trump’s U.K. visit today
After a dazzling state visit at Windsor Castle yesterday, Trump is scheduled to travel to Chequers, Starmer’s official country residence outside London.
At Chequers, Trump and Starmer have plans to look at former Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s archives.
They are also scheduled to sit down privately today, when they are likely to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, among other topics.
Trump and Starmer are also expected to hold a joint news conference.
