Melania Trump's lawyers filed a legal notice against Hunter Biden, demanding retraction and an apology over claims tying her introduction to Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
Melania Trump Plans $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Hunter Biden Over Epstein Claim
Melania Trump Plans $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Hunter Biden Over Epstein Claim
The First Lady's legal threats arise from alleged defamatory statements made during a recent interview.
In a recent development, First Lady Melania Trump is gearing up to initiate a lawsuit against Hunter Biden, seeking damages exceeding $1 billion. The lawsuit stems from accusations made during a televised interview where Biden alleged that Epstein had introduced Melania to her husband, former President Donald Trump. The legal notice issued by Melania's attorneys denounced Biden's claim as "false, disparaging, defamatory and inflammatory," highlighting the potential harm to her reputation and finances.
The accusations were part of Hunter Biden's broader critique of his father's predecessor’s connections to the notorious sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. While Donald Trump had social ties with Epstein in the past, he asserts that their friendship deteriorated in the early 2000s over Epstein's poaching of staff from Trump's Florida golf club.
In the legal communication sent to Hunter Biden's attorney, Melania Trump's representatives demanded an immediate retraction and apology. They cited the damage done to her by the allegations and described Biden as having "a vast history of trading on the names of others" for personal gain. The letter condemned the nature of Hunter’s comments, stating that he was merely trying to draw attention to himself.
During the conversation with filmmaker Andrew Callaghan, Hunter argued that there are unreleased documents pertaining to Epstein that would implicate President Trump. He claimed, "Epstein introduced Melania to Trump – the connections are so wide and deep." However, the first lady's lawyers challenged this narrative by pointing out that Hunter Biden's assertion was derived from comments made by journalist Michael Wolff. Despite Wolff's statements, the Daily Beast, which originally reported on the matter, later retracted the story following a legal response from Melania's legal team, admitting to potential misinterpretations in its headlines.
There remains no substantial evidence supporting the claim that Epstein facilitated the introduction between Melania and Trump. In the official correspondence, Melania’s attorneys indicated that Hunter’s assertions were based on an article that has since been removed. The legal notice from her camp stresses the need for immediate action against those spreading harmful inaccuracies.
In addition to the potential lawsuit against Biden, calls for the release of so-called Epstein files have intensified, with Hunter's remarks reigniting public interest. Although Trump has previously claimed he would disclose these elusive documents, the FBI and justice department have clarified that no incriminating client list related to Epstein exists.
As this legal battle unfolds, both figures find themselves entangled in a web of claims and counterclaims, shedding light on the complex relationships and histories that bind them.
