India, April 11 -- Melania Trump's televised address, in which she denied any meaningful connection to Jeffrey Epstein, appeared to catch many off guard. This also included some within the White House, raising questions about timing and intent.

Amid the First Lady's public remarks on Epstein, President Donald Trump defended her decision to speak out.

According to The Mirror US, Trump said his wife had been increasingly frustrated by media coverage and theories about her alleged links to Epstein. In particular, claims suggesting Epstein introduced the couple appear to have triggered her response.

"She finds it very insulting," Trump told The New York Times, explaining why Melania chose to address the issue publicly. He added that while ...