Why did Melania weigh in on the Epstein files?
Prompted by unfounded internet speculations, the First Lady made a public statement last week that she had no ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Episode 481 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Why did Melania weigh in on the Epstein files?" was published on April 13, 2026 and runs 17 minutes.
April 13, 2026 ·17m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Summary
Prompted by unfounded internet speculations, the First Lady made a public statement last week that she had no ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Episode Description
Prompted by unfounded internet speculations, the First Lady made a public statement last week that she had no ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
On Today's Show:
Vicky Ward, investigative journalist, host of the Chasing Ghislaine podcast and author of books including Kushner, Inc. (St. Martin's Press, 2019) and, with James Patterson, The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (Little, Brown and Company, 2025), talks about Melania Trump's announcement denouncing Jeffrey Epstein and delves into the relationship between the First Lady, Epstein, and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.