Melania's Epstein Statement: Truth or Distraction?

0:00It's April 10th. Welcome to Adelaide News Today, powered by AI. Melania Trump dropped a surprise statement today, addressing her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. She claimed only a passing acquaintance, saying she and Donald were just invited to the same parties as him, now and then. This hits right as the White House pushes to move past the Epstein mess, dragging on her husband's second term. Reporters dug into old photos and docks for context. As a shot of her with Epstein at Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in 2000, plus, a partially redacted 2002 email exchange with Galaine Maxwell surfaced from the Justice Department back in January, everyone's reacting with confusion. Fox News White House correspondent, Jackie Heinrich called her whole contact list, even the president, and got zero answers on why now. The New York Post called it baffling, too, noting it pulls focus from other priorities. Her senior adviser Mark Beckman finally chimed in, saying she spoke because enough is enough, and the lies got to stop.

1:01He wants eyes on her achievements as first lady, and the lives she's touched. New picks emerged, too, like her with Maxwell, Trump, and Naomi Campbell at Adolce and Gabana event three weeks after that email. Questions swirl on what sparked her words, and if Trump saw a coming, but for now, the saga simmers on.