Author Files Lawsuit to Subpoena Trump, Melania, Maxwell Over Epstein Ties

Author Michael Wolff has filed a lawsuit against First Lady Melania Trump after she threatened legal action over his reporting of alleged ties between the Trumps and the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Wolff accuses Melania Trump of attempting to silence his investigation and describes her legal threat as a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) aimed at intimidation. He seeks a declaratory judgment granting subpoena power to compel testimony from both Melania and President Donald Trump under oath to reveal details of their relationship with Epstein. Wolff claims Epstein described a close relationship with Donald Trump, encompassing social, business, and personal aspects, and insists on uncovering the truth through court proceedings. The lawsuit challenges Melania Trump's demand for retraction and apology, and Wolff emphasizes his determination to continue his inquiry despite the legal pressures. This legal battle underscores ongoing controversies about the Trumps' connections to Epstein and the use of lawsuits to suppress investigative reporting.