Daily Beast Retracts Melania Trump-Epstein Story

The Daily Beast has retracted and deleted an article that claimed Melania Trump was introduced to Donald Trump via a modeling agent connected to Jeffrey Epstein, following a legal challenge from Melania Trump's attorney. The article relied on allegations from Michael Wolff, whose history of unsubstantiated and sensational reporting has drawn widespread skepticism. An editor’s note has replaced the original story, apologizing for any confusion. Media figures from across the political spectrum criticized The Daily Beast for insufficiently verifying Wolff’s claims, highlighting concerns about editorial standards. Melania Trump, in her memoir, maintains she met Donald Trump at a Fashion Week party in New York City, refuting Wolff’s version. The controversy has renewed scrutiny of media accountability and the use of dubious sources.