A bombshell new book has lifted the lid on the private fears of former First Lady Melania Trump, alleging she was deeply troubled by her husband's friendship with the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
The claims, made by Epstein's former confidant and butler Juan Alessi in the book 'Pedophile Prince: Epstein, Andrew and the Epstein Cover-Up', suggest Melania's concerns mirrored those surrounding Prince Andrew's now-infamous association. The revelations place Donald Trump's links to Epstein back under the microscope, a topic that has long been the subject of intense speculation.
"A Very, Very Close" Association
Alessi, who worked for Epstein for over a decade, states he witnessed the former President and the sex offender together on numerous occasions. He describes their relationship as "very, very close," adding fuel to longstanding questions about the true nature of their bond during the 1990s and early 2000s.
While Mr. Trump has publicly distanced himself from Epstein in later years, once famously claiming he banned him from his Mar-a-Lago club, this new account challenges the narrative of their friendship being merely a casual acquaintance.
Melania's Private Anxieties Revealed
The most startling allegation centres on Melania Trump's purported private reaction. According to Alessi, her apprehension was a known subject within the confines of Epstein's Palm Beach mansion. The book claims her fears were specifically about "what her husband was doing" with Epstein, hinting at a level of concern that went beyond a simple dislike for her husband's friend.
This draws a direct and uncomfortable parallel with the scrutiny faced by the British Royal Family regarding Prince Andrew's friendship with Epstein, which culminated in a multi-million dollar settlement with accuser Virginia Giuffre.
A Pattern of High-Profile Connections
The book serves to reinforce the known extent of Epstein's web of powerful connections, which spanned globe-trotting business elites, political figures, and royalty. While many figures have sought to downplay their ties, accounts from staff like Alessi continue to provide a ground-level view of the frequent and familiar interactions that took place.
These latest claims ensure that the shadow of the Epstein scandal will continue to loom over the political and social elite on both sides of the Atlantic, raising unanswered questions about what the powerful knew and when.
