Daily Beast retracts story on Melania Trump and Epstein scandal
New York, NY – The Daily Beast has pulled a story that linked former First Lady Melania Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging the article did not meet editorial standards.
The now-removed piece was based on an interview with author Michael Wolff and carried the headline, “Melania Trump ‘Very Involved’ in Epstein Scandal: Author.” Following publication, attorneys for Trump contacted the outlet, disputing the claims and pointing to her book Melania as the definitive record of her life.
In addition to scrubbing the article from its platforms, The Daily Beast confirmed it also deleted a portion of a related podcast episode titled “Trump’s Epstein Scandal Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” which referenced the former First Lady.
The outlet issued a statement apologizing to Melania Trump and its readership for publishing the piece.
Key Points
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- The Daily Beast retracted an article tying Melania Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The outlet also removed part of a podcast episode referencing her.
- The retraction followed a letter from Trump’s attorneys disputing the claims.
The controversy ended with The Daily Beast walking back its reporting in full.