Melania Trump is facing backlash after making an unexpected statement denying any involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The First Lady is now receiving criticism from a group of Epstein survivors over her remarks. A group of Epstein survivors has criticized Melania Trump following her recent public remarks about her past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing her of placing undue pressure on victims while calling for further congressional action. In her statement, Melania rejected claims linking her to Epstein and described the allegations as politically driven attacks. She said she had not been a victim of Epstein and maintained that she only briefly “crossed paths” with him in 2000, adding: “I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims”, and insisting, “I was never involved in any capacity. I was not a participant.” She also urged lawmakers to allow survivors to testify publicly under oath before Congress. Melania said: “Each and every w...
Relations between Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump appear to be strained. Reports now suggest may avoid visiting his home country, the United States, for the duration of Donald Trump’s presidency, as relations between the Vatican and Washington appear increasingly strained. A contentious meeting Although Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955, is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, he has been openly critical of several of Trump’s policies. He has particularly opposed the president’s stance on immigration and military conflicts, especially as tensions in the Middle East have intensified. Pope Leo has also called for “deep reflection” on the treatment of migrants in the United States, saying many have been deeply affected by controversial mass deportation policies. The situation reportedly worsened after the Pope’s annual January address to the Vatican’s diplomatic corps, where he strongly condemned nations pursuing conflict. His remarks did not sit ...