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Megyn Kelly Rips Into Melania Trump's 'Bizarre' Epstein Denial as She Questions Timing and Asks 'Why Did She Do This?' · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Megan Kelly questioned Melania Trump's recent denial of any ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising concerns about the motives and timing of the First Lady Statement.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: On a recent episode of the Megan Kelly Show, Kelly expressed confusion over why Melania would address the controversy now.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Why did she do this?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: That's really what everyone was asking, Kelly said, emphasizing that public relations best practices advise against bringing attention back to a previously settled issue.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Following speculation about her alleged connections, Melania released a firm denial.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today, she stated.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I have never been friends with Epstein.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She further clarified, to be clear, I never had a relationship with Epstein or as a complex, Maxwell.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Kelly speculated that the timing of Malania statement was not coincidental, asking, was this meant to distract people from Iran?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She highlighted the peculiarity of Melania, who typically remains private, inserting herself into the spotlight despite the current lack of related news coverage.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Right now, as of this hour, it appears she's responding to just little, little, tiny things that have been released about her, Kelly remarked.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Kelly noted that Melania has previously navigated larger controversies without comment, likening her reticence to royal family customs.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She does not kind of ever feel the need to go explain herself.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She's like a royal in that way.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Kelly observed, concluding, we're scratching our heads.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It's so bizarre.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Kelly also pondered the desires of Epstein's victims, many of whom have already been compensated by an Epstein fund, questioning what Melania's actions could mean in this context.