Coverage dated July 31, 2025

The Daily Beast retracts story linking Melania Trump to Epstein

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The Daily Beast retracted a story involving Michael Wolff’s claim that Melania Trump met Donald Trump through Jeffrey Epstein, citing misrepresentation.

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  1. New York Post

    Daily Beast apologizes and retracts article alleging a Melania Trump-Jeffrey Epstein link (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Daily Beast took down an article Thursday alleging a modeling agent connected to notorious sex predator Jeffrey Epstein introduced Melania Trump to her husband, President Trump.

  2. Breitbart News

    Daily Beast Apologizes, Removes Story Alleging Melania Trump-Epstein Ties (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Daily Beast issued an apology and removed an article alleging Donald and Melania Trump originally were introduced a by Jeffrey Epstein-connected modeling agent.

  3. Fox News

    Daily Beast pulls story alleging Melania-Epstein connection after lawyers dispute framing (opens Fox News)

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    The Daily Beast retracted an article about Michael Wolff's allegations linking Melania Trump to Jeffrey Epstein through modeling connections after legal challenge.

  4. Poynter

    The Daily Beast retracts story linking Melania Trump to Epstein (opens Poynter)

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    Poynter's feed description

    The Daily Beast retracted a story involving Michael Wolff’s claim that Melania Trump met Donald Trump through Jeffrey Epstein, citing misrepresentation.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Liberal Outlet Forced To Retract False Story On Melania Trump, Epstein (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Daily Beast retracted a story from Wednesday which alleged first lady Melania Trump was “very involved” with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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