Hunter Biden Refuses to Apologize Amid Controversial Allegations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, responded defiantly Thursday to demands for an apology from First Lady Melania Trump regarding allegations he made about her past ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

During a previous interview with YouTube host Andrew Callaghan, Biden claimed that Epstein was responsible for introducing Melania Trump to then-businessman Donald Trump. This assertion provoked a strong reaction from Melania Trump’s attorney, Alejandro Brito, who deemed the statement false and “extremely salacious.” In a letter, Brito threatened legal action, asserting that Biden’s comments caused “overwhelming financial and reputational harm” to Melania Trump.

When offered the chance to apologize during his appearance on Callaghan’s program, Hunter Biden refused. “F— that, that’s not going to happen,” he said. In supporting his claim, he referenced a book by Michael Wolff, who has written extensively about Trump.

Following Hunter Biden’s comments, Brito’s letter has led to a broader backlash, with media outlets also facing scrutiny. The Daily Beast issued an apology for confusion related to similar claims.

Hunter Biden suggested that if Melania Trump and President Trump wish to clarify their relationship with Epstein, he would gladly provide a platform for such a discussion. “I only can go by what people are saying, I don’t know,” he remarked.

Nick Clemens, a spokesperson for Melania Trump, confirmed that the first lady’s legal team is actively pursuing retractions from those who “spread malicious, defamatory falsehoods.” Melania Trump’s memoir outlines that she met Donald Trump at a 1998 Fashion Week party in New York, organized by a modeling agent.

This controversy adds to the ongoing legal battles Hunter Biden has faced, including numerous lawsuits regarding defamation, with one against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne approaching trial this fall.