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Melania Trump
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Also known as:
Melania TrumpMELANIAMelaniaMelania Knauss
2,719
Total Mentions
2,662
Documents
7,671
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First Lady of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Melania Trump appears in the Epstein files primarily through a friendly 2002 email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell, social event sightings alongside Donald Trump and Epstein's circle, and a contested FBI witness claim that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump — though the vast majority of her 2,719 mentions come from automated newsletters in Epstein-linked email accounts.
The most substantive appearances are a 2002 email Melania sent to Ghislaine Maxwell complimenting a New York magazine profile of Epstein ('Nice story about JE in NY mag. You look great on the picture... Love, Melania'), to which Maxwell replied addressing her as 'Sweet pea'; and an FBI interview in which a former Epstein assistant claimed Epstein introduced Melania to Donald Trump, contradicting the widely accepted account that modeling agent Paolo Zampolli made the introduction. Several documents place Melania and Donald Trump at social events alongside figures in Epstein's orbit, including a photo caption naming 'Donald Trump and Melania Knauss' alongside Ghislaine Maxwell and Naomi Campbell, and celebrity-studded gatherings described in what appear to be personal journals or memoir drafts. However, the overwhelming majority of her roughly 2,700 mentions are incidental — appearing in automated CNBC and Washington Post newsletters sent to Epstein-linked email accounts ([email protected], [email protected]) that reported on Trump administration news, as well as in financial disclosure forms listing 'Melania LLC' and Trump Marina casino memorabilia.
Key Highlights
- •A 2002 email from Melania to Ghislaine Maxwell shows a friendly personal relationship — Melania praised a New York magazine profile of Epstein, asked about Palm Beach, and signed off with 'Love, Melania'; Maxwell replied calling her 'Sweet pea'
- •An FBI witness interview (from a former Epstein assistant granted immunity) claimed Epstein introduced Melania to Donald Trump, though this contradicts Melania's own memoir and multiple prior accounts crediting Paolo Zampolli
- •Documents from social columns and event descriptions place Melania and Donald Trump at gatherings with Epstein-adjacent figures, including a photo with Ghislaine Maxwell and Naomi Campbell
- •The vast majority of the 2,719 mentions are from automated news digests and newsletters sent to Epstein-associated email accounts that covered Trump administration news — these reflect media coverage, not any personal connection
- •The high mention count (2,719 documents) is dramatically inflated by newsletter emails and does not reflect substantive involvement in Epstein-related matters
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Document Mentions (20 of 2,662)
EFTA00008870 - EFTA00008873
3 mentionsSource: DOJ EFTA Records
the blue tiles for the cabana to PB - you sd to him last week to keep them for the Tiki house kitchen - plse advise Kenneth Cole 12:51PM :4 PM Melanie From Dr. MoskovItz' office. We're trying to find some place in NY 2:04PM wherellecan have her heart test done. 2:29PM IS back. Returning your
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Page: EFTA00008871 →the blue tiles for the cabana to PB - you sd to him last week to keep them for the Tiki house kitchen - plse advise Kenneth Cole 12:51PM :4 PM Melanie From Dr. MoskovItz' office. We're trying to find some place in NY 2:04PM wherellecan have her heart test done. 2:29PM IS back. Returning your
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3 mentionsHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016787 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016800
lly when he moved to end a program... Trump taps Melania Trump's spokeswoman as next White House press sec
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EFTA00043963.pdf (email 18: The Daily 202: Counterpunching like Trump, Biden attacked mo)
2 mentionsEFTA00043963_email_018_sub_001 - EFTA00043963_278
slative scrutiny." Trump and his then-girlfriend Melania Knauss hang out with financier Jeffrey Epstein an
S can audit and enforce federal tax laws against a current or future president, merits closer legislative scrutiny." Trump and his then-girlfriend Melania Knauss hang out with financier Jeffrey Epstein and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell in 2000. (Davidoff Studios/Getty Images) THE #METOO RECKONING: --
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EFTA01600353.pdf
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• From left, American real estate developer onald Trurn and his girlfriend (and future wife), former model Melania Knauss, financier (and future convicted sex offender) Jeffrey Epstein, and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwel pose... More February 12, 2000 License In.r
d his girlfriend (and future wife), former model Melania Knauss, financier (and future convicted sex offen
EFTA00090773.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00090773
as the model agency on Varick Street. MIIIMIR had an affair with the agent. ZEMPOLI was trying to buy Elite Models with EPSTEIN. EPSTEIN introduced MELANIA TRUMP to DONALD TRUMP. EPSTEIN was visiting ZEMPOLI at the agency when there were casting auditions for models. EPSTEIN was looking through portfol
uy Elite Models with EPSTEIN. EPSTEIN introduced MELANIA TRUMP to DONALD TRUMP. EPSTEIN was visiting ZEMPOLI at
EFTA00264238.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00264238
ey married in 1993, separated in 1997, and divorced in 1999.M.I Tiffany was raised by Marla in Californian]) In 2005, Trump married Slovenian model Melania Knauss. all They have one son, Barron (born 2006).1a?.] Melanie gained-U.S. citimmighip in 2oo6.1111 Religion Trump went to Sundlit school and was confir
Tiffany was raised by Marla in Californian]) In 2005, Trump married Slovenian model Melania Knauss. all They have one son, Barron (born 2006).1a?.] Melanie gained-U.S. citimmighip in 2oo6.1111 Religion Trump went to Sundlit school and was confirmed in 1959 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica,
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EFTA00263405.pdf
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nia.13-21 In 2005, Trump married Slovenian model Melania Knauss. 21 They have one son, Barron (born 2o06)
arried in 1993, separated in 1997, and divorced in 1999.119 Tiffany was raised by Marla in California.13-21 In 2005, Trump married Slovenian model Melania Knauss. 21 They have one son, Barron (born 2o06).12-O Melania gainedtU.S. citizenship in 2006.1211 Religion Trump went to Sundayschool and was confirmed i
EFTA00045963.pdf (email 66: The Daily 202: Hope Hicks's FBI interviews underscore Trump')
2 mentionsEFTA00045963_email_066
re before he took office." -- A new biography of Melania Trump by CNN's Kate Bennett reveals that the firs
o date. The truth was, sources conclude, it was Donald Trump that let down Melania Trump. A skeleton staff of political neophytes neglected to read Melania Trump's speech, much less vet it for content." -- According to the new book, the first lady suspects that longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone was behind t
EFTA02646604.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA02646604
June 21, 2017 1:53 PM To: Jeffrey E. Subject: Melania Trump exclusive For Russian TV ht=ps://www.youtu
exclusive For Russian TV ht=ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIMzSfOVwEk <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIMzSfOVwEk> . Pls check out my interview on Melania Trump with Antoine Ver=las 1 EFTA_R1_01883588 EFTA02646604
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EFTA00263367.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00263367
ornia. 2O In 2005, Trump married Slovenian model Melania Knauss. 21 They have one son, Barron (born 2006)
2001-2009) Independent (2011-2012) Other political affiliations Spouse(s) Ivan Zelniekova (m, 1977; 1992) Maria Maples (ro, 1993; My, 1999) Melanie Knauss (m, 2005) Children Donald Jr. • Ivanka • Eric • Many • Barron httpeten.wlkipedia.orgivakilDonald Trump 1/92 EFTA00263367 5/22/22, 1:11 PM Do
EFTA00064994.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00064994
Winston Wolkoff, a former adviser to first lady Melania Trump—that was questioned by inaugural organizers
one of several vendor budgets—including one submitted by WIS Media Partners, a firm run by Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former adviser to first lady Melania Trump—that was questioned by inaugural organizers, according to the records reviewed by the Journal. Hargrove provided explanations for why the pricing w
2 mentions
From: Laura Woods <laurawoods579®gmail.com> To: 'SI Subject: Ghislane MAXWELL Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:49:59 +0000 Ghislane looks very much like Melania Trump. Respectfully submitted, Laura Isabel Woods EFTA00032417
Page: EFTA00032417 →019 11:49:59 +0000 Ghislane looks very much like Melania Trump. Respectfully submitted, Laura Isabel Woo
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EFTA00148620.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00148620
reports the President "was joined by First Lady Melania Trump along with other family members," while Sens. Joh
reports the President "was joined by First Lady Melania Trump along with other family members," while Sen
EFTA00136518.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00136518
tinues, with speakers today including First Lady Melania Trump (live from the White House Rose Garden), Se
e Ave SW, Washington, DC; 9:00 AM * Melania Trump's `America's Youth Celebrate 100 Years of Women's Suffrage' digital exhibit launches — First Lady Melania Trump's `Building the Movement: America's Youth Celebrate 100 Years of Women's Suffrage' digital exhibit, honoring the centennial anniversary of the ratific
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t lady's communications director, will replace Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary. John Wagner reports: "The move was first announced by [Melania] Trump in a tweet and later confirmed by White House officials. In addition to succeeding Sanders, Grisham will also take on the duties of White House com
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Fire and Fury - Michael Wolff.pdf
2 mentionsHOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019874_sub_001 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019973
Source: House Oversight Committee
see you again after today, but you gotta come to this building and you gotta walk through the front door.” OOK Ok The silver lining of the ignominy Melania Trump had to endure after the Billy Bush tape was that now there was no way her husband could become president. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019893 Donald Trump’s mar
19893 Donald Trump’s marriage was perplexing to almost everybody around him—or it was, anyway, for those without private jets and many homes. He and Melania spent relatively little time together. They could go days at a time without contact, even when they were both in Trump Tower. Often she did not know
EFTA00136050.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00136050
n 37 states." Task force members "told first lady Melania Trump in a meeting that IHS employees are frustr
to protect children from abuse at the agency that oversees care for 2.6 million Native Americans in 37 states." Task force members "told first lady Melania Trump in a meeting that IHS employees are frustrated by institutional inefficiencies, red tape and a lack of reporting of chronic child abuse." IHS Direc
EFTA00045963.pdf (email 65: The Daily 202: Marianne Williamson wants to remember the lad)
2 mentionsEFTA00045963_email_065
re before he took office." -- A new biography of Melania Trump by CNN's Kate Bennett reveals that the fir
o date. The truth was, sources conclude, it was Donald Trump that let down Melania Trump. A skeleton staff of political neophytes neglected to read Melania Trump's speech, much less vet it for content." -- According to the new book, the first lady suspects that longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone was behind t
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EFTA00149896.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00149896
37 states." Task force members "told first lady Melania Trump in a meeting that IHS employees are frustra
to protect children from abuse at the agency that oversees care for 2.6 million Native Americans in 37 states." Task force members "told first lady Melania Trump in a meeting that IHS employees are frustrated by institutional inefficiencies, red tape and a lack of reporting of chronic child abuse." IHS Direct
EFTA00148128.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00148128
of the United States, Washington, DC; 10:00 AM • Melania Trump participates in U.S. Marine Corps Reserve T
of the United States, Washington, DC; 10:00 AM • Melania Trump participates in U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys fo
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Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
2,369 docs2,369 co-mentions
Melanie Spinella
PersonExecutive assistant to Leon Black at Apollo Global Management
1,245 docs1,245 co-mentions
Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
1,066 docs1,066 co-mentions
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PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)
854 docs854 co-mentions
Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)
200 docs200 co-mentions
Woody Allen
PersonAmerican filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1935)
140 docs140 co-mentions
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Eileen Alexanderson
PersonManager of Leon Black's family office, handled Epstein's accounting and financial operations
131 docs131 co-mentions
Boris Nikolic
PersonAmerican immunologist, biotech investor, and former chief science and technology advisor to Bill Gates
130 docs130 co-mentions
Donald Trump
PersonPresident of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)
124 docs124 co-mentions
Alan Dershowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer, author, and art collector (born 1938)
123 docs123 co-mentions
Richard Kahn
PersonJeffrey Epstein's accountant and estate co-executor (2005-present)
99 docs99 co-mentions
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Darren Indyke
PersonAmerican lawyer, longtime personal attorney and co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate
99 docs99 co-mentions
George W. Bush
PersonPresident of the United States from 2001 to 2009
96 docs96 co-mentions
Prince Andrew
PersonThird child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1960)
92 docs92 co-mentions
Joe Biden
Person46th President of the United States (2021–2025)
92 docs92 co-mentions
George Mitchell
PersonFormer U.S. Senator from Maine and special envoy, connected to Epstein through flight logs and social events
91 docs91 co-mentions
John F. Kennedy
PersonPresident of the United States from 1961 to 1963 (1917–1963)
78 docs78 co-mentions
Michael Cohen
PersonAmerican former attorney and former Republican official
77 docs77 co-mentions
Barry Diller
PersonAmerican businessman
74 docs74 co-mentions
Eric Trump
PersonAmerican businessman and reality television personality (born 1984)
67 docs67 co-mentions