Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein respond to Melania Trump's surprise statement

NPR | By Jaclyn Diaz

Published April 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT

First lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement on Thursday, saying she was not friends with Jeffrey Epstein and calling for Congressional hearings. Epstein's victims have mixed feelings.

Jaclyn Diaz

Jaclyn Diaz is a reporter on Newshub.

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