Epstein connection controversy: Hunter Biden dismisses Melania Trump’s defamation menace; claims, ‘That’s not going to occur’

Hunter Biden and Melania Trump (AP photos)

Former president Joe Biden‘s son Hunter Biden has brazenly dismissed First Lady Melania Trump’s menace to sue him for $1 billion until he retracts feedback linking her to the late financier and convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein.““F–k that. That’s not going to happen,” Biden stated throughout an interview on Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan on Thursday.Melania Trump’s authorized workforce has issued the warning on Wednesday after Biden recommended Epstein had launched her to Donald Trump.Similar authorized threats from the First Lady have already been issued to others. Last week, Democratic strategist James Carville in an episode of his podcast had speculated that there was an “Epstein connection” involving the primary girl. Later, he apologized and eliminated the episode, as reported by New York Post. In a letter dated August 6, legal professional Alejandro Brito stated failure to retract would depart Mrs. Trump “no choice” however to take authorized motion to recuperate damages for the “financial and reputational harm” prompted. Brito gave Biden a deadline of August 7 at 5.00 pm to difficulty a retraction and apology.Despite his confidence, Biden might face severe monetary hassle if sued. In court docket filings, he acknowledged that he’s burdened with “significant debt in the millions” due to sluggish artwork gross sales and mounting authorized bills.Last month, in an interview on “Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan,” Biden commented on the Epstein controversy surrounding the president.In the video, Biden claims: “Epstein introduced Melania to Trump. The connections are, like, so wide and deep. Jeffrey Epstein introduced Melania, and that’s how Melania and the first lady and the President met.”

Biden additionally stated he can be keen to take part in a deposition with the Trumps in regards to the Epstein claims.“I also think they’re bullies, and they think that a billion dollars is going to scare me,” he stated. “If they want to sit down for a deposition and clarify the nature of the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein — if the president, the first lady want to do that, and all of the known associates around them at the time of whatever time that they met, I’m more than happy to provide them the platform to be able to do it.”Donald and Melania Trump have claimed that they met in 1998 at a New York Fashion Week social gathering at Kit Kat Klub in New York City hosted by Paolo Zampolli. The tow tied the knot later in 2005. Brit had accused Biden of utilizing false claims to draw consideration. “Given your vast history of trading on the names of others – including your surname – for your personal benefit, it is obvious that you published these false and defamatory statements about Mrs. Trump to draw attention to yourself,” Brito stated in his letter to Hunter.