White House Reacts to Melania Trump’s Unexpected Comments About Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200

On April 9, 2026, CNN’s senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes discussed the unexpected public remarks made by First Lady Melania Trump concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and sex offender. Holmes revealed that several White House aides were surprised not only by what Trump said but also by the timing of her statement, which appeared to come out of nowhere. According to Holmes, this caused speculation among staff that Melania Trump may have been attempting to preempt or clarify something potentially sensitive related to Epstein. The remarks sparked widespread rumors and conversations within the White House. Holmes further explained that individuals close to Melania Trump were slightly less shocked, noting that she had grown increasingly frustrated with online gossip about her alleged connection to Epstein. They said she wanted to make an on-the-record denial to counter online speculation. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump publicly stated that he had not been informe