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What Is Melania's Strategy?

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mae13 Fri 10-Apr-26 04:19:00

Her out-of-the-blue announcement denying any connection with the late Jeffrey Epstein has certainly brought the whole scandalous mess back into the media spotlight.

The Iran-USA-Israel war had submerged the Epstein business but the First Lady's attention-grabbing speech has put her husband's friendship/involvement with a very rich, very convicted paedophile right back at the top of the agenda.

Is this her idea of defending her husband? Or has she got a more sinister motive?

It seems beyond bizarre.

imaround Sun 12-Apr-26 00:17:17

I thought I would share this gift article if anyone wants to read it. Sorry about the long link.

It was an interesting perspective from a person who claims to have spent countless hours looking at the people in the files.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/epstein-files-contacts-degrees/686265/?gift=kYV8mZWjw7R-0HxEZcTnYSPrS7SQBwRZyB5pVdLoxvI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

Truddles Sun 12-Apr-26 14:01:05

Honestly? Who cares? Jeez. Whatever these vile people say or do, does anyone believe a word? They get away with everything. They don’t give a stuff who says or thinks whatever about them. Just get on with your own lives. The rest is just noise.

knspol Sun 12-Apr-26 14:01:29

Fallingstar

I agree that something else is about to be revealed and Melania is taking pre-emptive action.
Otherwise is a totally weird thing to do unless she does want to cause ructions for her husband. And I can understand that.

Listening to Tucker Carlson on the Laura K show this am it seems an unpleasant story about her connections to Epstein came out in 2 outlets after her broadcast. Then again is what he says worth repeating?

Maremia Sun 12-Apr-26 14:07:15

It's worth repeating, simply to know what is being said. And then you decide what to believe.

Coffeedrinkingthinker Sun 12-Apr-26 14:09:43

I think its just a personal decision, based on who we are and what our mind wants to see.
Art galleries, although pleasurable can be a bit overpowering in their entirety.
Sometimes our mood influences our decision.

AGAA4 Sun 12-Apr-26 14:11:37

Tucker Carlson had a lot to say on LK this morning. He's fallen out with Trump as he disagreed with the war.

Oreo Sun 12-Apr-26 14:14:34

Coffeedrinkingthinker

I think its just a personal decision, based on who we are and what our mind wants to see.
Art galleries, although pleasurable can be a bit overpowering in their entirety.
Sometimes our mood influences our decision.

On the wrong thread I think 🤔

Oreo Sun 12-Apr-26 14:16:50

Allira

imaround

No, she isn't stupid. Clever as a fox, IMO. Though I seriously doubt her Einstein Visa.

Well, looking at the list of some who have been granted 'the Einstein visa', you don't have to have the brain of Einstein to be granted one.

I don’t think the First Lady has to be particularly intelligent?

Menopauselbitch Sun 12-Apr-26 15:37:08

I always think if he was linked to Epstein surely Biden and Kamala would have used the information to stop him being elected.

Casdon Sun 12-Apr-26 15:49:13

There were no releases of the Epstein diaries, apart from the birthday book, until Trump was already president.

cc Sun 12-Apr-26 16:47:03

Perhaps Trump asked her to do it? Perhaps there is some sort of revelation on the way.
Poor woman, despite the lifestyle and wealth it must be a nightmare to live with that man.

imaround Sun 12-Apr-26 17:23:00

Now she doesn't Oreo. But if she is going to use an Einstein Visa, then she better be Einstein smart.

Allira Sun 12-Apr-26 17:39:26

imaround

Now she doesn't Oreo. But if she is going to use an Einstein Visa, then she better be Einstein smart.

Like Shera Béchard, Bettina May, other models, Jolina Magdangel, Craig David etc - and, of course, Piers Morgan!

imaround Sun 12-Apr-26 18:22:16

Hypocrisy abounds. Rich people are cheating the system.

Elon admitted to overstaying his Visa. Don't see him looking to get deported.

Melania used chain migration to bring her family to the US. Now her husband is trying to stop that practice.

But that isn't what this thread is about, it is about Melania and Epstein. I need to stay focused. grin

Mojack26 Sun 12-Apr-26 19:37:32

It is beyond bizzare! I think something is going to come out and she's getting her bit in first. Or is it to promte her book? She'll divorce him once he's not president. Her pre nup will tie her into that. Trump is up to his neck with Epstein. His illegal war is deflecting from that at the moment, I would not be surprised if that's why he started it and I think his pal in Israel has some dirt on him so he has Trump in his pocket!

Allira Sun 12-Apr-26 19:48:02

imaround

Hypocrisy abounds. Rich people are cheating the system.

Elon admitted to overstaying his Visa. Don't see him looking to get deported.

Melania used chain migration to bring her family to the US. Now her husband is trying to stop that practice.

But that isn't what this thread is about, it is about Melania and Epstein. I need to stay focused. grin

Just to stay unfocussed for a moment, when I applied for a job when we moved here, I was told "It's not what you know, it's who you know round here".
Seems it's the same the world over!

Jens Sun 12-Apr-26 19:56:39

To quote an age old phrase:

Methinks the lady doth protest too much

Just saying or, how about, no smoke without fire.....

Terric Sun 12-Apr-26 20:02:35

I find it very interesting that someone other than in the US, would even be interested in Melania Trump. As someone from the US that sees her in news media and as a presence at her husband’s events, I find her quite abstract and very, very boring. She seems not to have a personality at all. The news of the day is that she made her speech to get ahead of a news release coming out of Brazil from the past companion of P. Zampoli, a former modeling agency owner that was involved in bringing her and many other young women and girls from these poor countries for the purpose of hooking up with rich American men looking for young models that they would be willing to pay for. Melania was one of these Slovenian models who, while trying to get modeling jobs in the United States was also open to hooking up with rich business men! Bingo!!!! So, now, while knowing that Trump was involved with Epstein and knowing that Trump has a big mouth, she became aware of the Epstein world and went along with it so she could remain with Trump. Zampoli’s companion, Amanda, of 19 years, was close friends of the Trumps. Trump arranged for her to be deported to Brazil to appease his friend Zampoli who was involved in a custody dispute with Amanda. Since Melania did nothing to stop or help her friend from being deported and separated from her son, she is now turning the tables and has agreed to be interviewed by CNN to spill the beans on Milania and Trump and Zampoli. She has lots of first hand knowledge as she was one of the models brought to the US at 16 or 17. She knows all about Epstein and probably knows that he was murdered and did not commit suicide in prison. So, the interview is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday the 13th. Now, unless the Trump thugs get ahold of her or pay her off or halt the interview, this will be a major news breaker for sure. Trump and his thugs are money grifters and bullies and nothing stands in their way when you have that kind of money. Money buys anything, including someone’s life. Amanda is taking a step that most of Trump’s circle are afraid to take and we shall see if this happens at all. Hopefully, she will have security protecting her. Praying for her, for sure!

imaround Sun 12-Apr-26 20:06:45

Menopauselbitch

I always think if he was linked to Epstein surely Biden and Kamala would have used the information to stop him being elected.

By law, they can't release anything while the investigation is open. It is not at all because he isn't in the files.

imaround Sun 12-Apr-26 20:07:55

It's worldwide Allira.

WithNobsOnIt Sun 12-Apr-26 22:12:41

Maybe she is eyeing up a Divorce from Donny before he really loses his marbles.

Whatever you think of her. I must say she has some nice frocks. Lovely colours.

petra Sun 12-Apr-26 22:20:12

cc

Perhaps Trump asked her to do it? Perhaps there is some sort of revelation on the way.
Poor woman, despite the lifestyle and wealth it must be a nightmare to live with that man.

They haven’t lived together for some years.
She plays her part of the bargain. Dress up, smile, hold my hand ( if she feels like it 😉)

Allira Sun 12-Apr-26 22:21:38

petra

cc

Perhaps Trump asked her to do it? Perhaps there is some sort of revelation on the way.
Poor woman, despite the lifestyle and wealth it must be a nightmare to live with that man.

They haven’t lived together for some years.
She plays her part of the bargain. Dress up, smile, hold my hand ( if she feels like it 😉)

Keep smiling. And make sure she keeps her head.

DrWatson Tue 14-Apr-26 03:06:38

For everyone on here, some of whom seem unaware. Melania effectively split from the Great Orange Baboon some time ago, has a separate residence, and a massive allowance.
She just has to appear with GOB at a few official functions, and keep her trap shut about her inside knowledge of GOB's, er, foibles.
But she knew full well what she was signing up to as a 'trophy' wife.

Allira Tue 14-Apr-26 11:41:24

And to be able to keep joint custody of her son, too, I would think.