US first lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying on Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling online accusations that she was somehow involved “smears about me”. “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today. “The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect. “I do not object to their ignorance but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my...