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Melania Trump reportedly made an unexpected brief public statement at the White House addressing renewed discussion about her past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, aiming to counter circulating rumors.

Shortly after, a now-deleted social media video posted by former model Amanda Ungaro alleged that businessman Paolo Zampolli was not the person who introduced Melania to Donald Trump, claiming instead that Epstein played that role.

In the video, Ungaro directly challenged Zampolli and repeated claims that he had previously admitted Epstein’s involvement, further intensifying public speculation.

Zampolli denied the accusations, calling them defamatory and suggesting the recording may have been altered or generated using artificial intelligence, while stating that legal action was being considered.

Melania Trump has consistently rejected any link between Epstein and her introduction to Donald Trump, maintaining she met him in New York in 1998 and later detailed the encounter publicly in her memoir, while also stating she had no meaningful connection to Epstein.

Fact-check discussions noted that her recent statement may have been influenced by repeated online claims, though the authenticity of some posts and accounts involved has not been independently confirmed.

The controversy has drawn political attention, with House Oversight Chairman James Comer signaling potential hearings, while Epstein survivors and advocacy voices continue to call for transparency, accountability, and a closer examination of related claims.