India, April 10 -- Melania Trump's approval ratings have taken a major beating, especially after her recent comments on her ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Fresh polling data has placed the 55-year-old at the bottom of modern First Lady approval rankings.

In a surprise address on Thursday, Melania Trump denied any links to Epstein. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today," she said, reading from prepared remarks and declining to take questions.

"The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She firmly rejected claims that Epstein had any role in her personal life or relationship with Donald Trump.

"I never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were i...