A body language specialist has commented on Melania Trump’s recent public remarks about Jeffrey Epstein, after she firmly denied claims that he played any role in introducing her to Donald Trump.
On April 9, Melania released an uncommon statement from the White House, stressing that allegations connecting her to Epstein should stop immediately. She declared that the accusations were false and criticized those spreading them as lacking integrity, respect, and basic decency.
She clarified that she had never been friends with Epstein, explaining that she and her husband had only attended some of the same events due to overlapping social circles in places like New York City and Palm Beach. She also emphasized that she never had any relationship with Epstein or his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Addressing a 2002 email she had sent to Maxwell—later made public in documents related to Epstein—Melania described it as nothing more than a polite and casual exchange.
In the message, she had complimented a magazine feature about Epstein and spoke in a friendly tone. In her recent statement, she insisted the email was simply routine correspondence and carried no deeper meaning.
Following her remarks, body language expert Judi James analyzed Melania’s appearance and delivery. She noted that Melania’s walk seemed more deliberate and forceful than usual, resembling a march rather than her typical graceful style. Her sharply tailored gray suit, with structured shoulders, was said to project a professional and authoritative image, similar to her official White House portrait.
According to the expert, Melania’s tone and presence conveyed determination and control.
Her speech, while brief, appeared more assertive than usual, delivered with confidence and purpose. Word choices—such as describing Epstein as “disgraceful”—were interpreted as signals of both anger and authority.
It is still unclear why Melania chose to address the issue at this moment, particularly since the U.S. Department of Justice had released millions of Epstein-related documents more than two months earlier.