Overview
- A former partner, Amanda Ungaro, posted a now-deleted message on X and shared a WhatsApp recording accusing Melania Trump of being an escort for Jeffrey Epstein and saying Epstein introduced her to President Donald Trump.
- Reporting so far draws on the deleted post and the audio and is based on secondary coverage by outlets that summarized Ungaro’s material, leaving the allegations unverified.
- Melania Trump publicly denied any link to Epstein and said Epstein did not introduce her to Trump; Paolo Zampolli called Ungaro’s claims a "disgrace" and said he is concerned for her health.
- Ungaro’s statements come during an ongoing custody dispute with Zampolli and include an earlier allegation that he used influence to prompt her arrest, which commentators say could affect motive and credibility.
- Because Jeffrey Epstein’s long-running trafficking scandal magnifies the seriousness of any link, next steps to watch are efforts by reporters to corroborate the recording, any legal action Zampolli pursues, and official responses from the First Lady’s office.