Background of the Controversy
- The Jeffrey Epstein files have recently come under renewed public scrutiny in the United States.
- Author Michael Wolff, who has written about ex-President Donald Trump, said that Epstein was involved in bringing Melania Trump and Donald Trump together.
- Hunter Biden, the son of ex-President Joe Biden, also made this assertion.
Melania Trump's Reply
- Melania took the above claims seriously.
- Through her attorney Alejandro Bitro, she declared to sue Hunter Biden for $1 billion (nearly ₹8,700 crore) for defamation.
- Her attorney stated the remarks were untrue and had harmed her image.
- He called for Hunter Biden to withdraw his remarks at once.
- If he fails to do that, Melania plans to sue.
- Hunter Biden has not reacted so far.
Quotes of Michael Wolff
- Michael Wolff made claims in a recent podcast that Epstein assisted in setting up Melania's initial meeting with Donald Trump.
- He added this occurred when she worked as a model.
Denial by Melania Trump
- Melania refuted Wolff's account.
- She said that she met Donald Trump for the first time at the Kit Kat Club in New York City.
- She further stated that she had gone to the event with a friend.
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