Denying any links to Jeffrey Epstein, US First Lady Melania Trump said on Thursday (local time) that she had no relationship with the "disgraceful" sex offender and the online accusations are "completely false". Calling the accusations "unfounded and baseless", she further stated that she and her attorneys have fought these "lies with success".

"I have never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time, since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach. I never had a relationship with Epstein or his accomplice," she said.

"Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public, if she wishes, and then her testimony should be permanently entered into the Congressional Record. Then, and only then, will we have the truth," the First Lady said, pointing out that it is time for the Congress to act.