Overview

• James Carville apologized on his podcast for unverified comments about Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, removing a YouTube video titled “The EPSTEIN Connection – TRUMP & MELANIA” and editing out related remarks after a letter from her attorney.
• The Daily Beast retracted its July article linking the first lady to Epstein and published an editor’s note apologizing for its headline and framing following legal pressure from her counsel.
• President Trump praised Melania’s legal victories on Truth Social, posting “Melania is GREAT!!!” in support of her successful challenges to the allegations.
• Melania Trump shared Carville’s apology and a crossed-out screenshot of the removed video on her X account to highlight the swift corrections.
• Her legal team continues to monitor further Epstein-related allegations and to secure retractions and apologies to safeguard her reputation.