By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following Hunter Biden’s repetition of a disputed claim about Jeffrey Epstein introducing Melania Trump to her husband, the former first lady threatened a $1 billion defamation lawsuit. President Donald Trump revealed he encouraged Melania to pursue legal action and even offered the use of his lawyers. This stemmed from Biden’s interview where he repeated the allegation that Epstein introduced the Trumps, leading to Melania’s demand for a retraction and apology, which Biden refused. Biden’s response to the demand was defiance and a refusal to apologize.
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Donald Trump Says He’s the One Who Told Melania to Threaten Hunter Biden with $1B Lawsuit: ‘I Let Her Use My Lawyers’. Well, that’s hardly surprising, is it? The whole thing just reeks of Trump’s influence, and the fact that he’s essentially admitting it solidifies what many already suspected. The implication is that Melania is somehow incapable of acting independently.
It’s worth considering, though, that Hunter Biden doesn’t seem to have much to lose in this situation. He’s been under attack for a long time now, and a lawsuit from Melania, especially one involving a billion dollars in claimed reputational damage, probably won’t faze him. In fact, it might only serve to embolden him further.
The whole situation seems particularly interesting because of the potential for discovery. The idea of depositions and the release of the Epstein files are likely more concerning to the Trumps than any supposed reputational damage. If these files are released, they could expose some uncomfortable truths, particularly regarding the connection between Trump, Melania, and Jeffrey Epstein.
The comment about “my lawyers” is telling. It suggests a transactional view of their marriage, as if Melania’s actions are somehow dependent on Trump’s permission and resources. It really underscores the power dynamic at play here, and the way Trump seems to see his wife as an extension of himself, rather than an individual with her own agency.
The supposed reason behind the lawsuit, the “reputational damage,” feels like a weak cover story, given the existing perceptions of both Melania and Trump. It’s hard to imagine that a lawsuit like this would sway public opinion, especially when there is so much historical and credible information about Epstein, Trump, and Melania’s relationship.
This situation could very well backfire on the Trumps. Given the potential for discovery and the quality of Trump’s lawyers, the lawsuit could quickly turn into a disaster, exposing even more unsavory details. It’s also likely that Hunter Biden will be seeking a far larger payout than the amount claimed by Melania.
The dynamics here are also interesting. It is quite clear that Hunter Biden may be able to “outflank” the Trumps. The idea of a former crack addict managing to outmaneuver the former president is quite striking, and demonstrates the lengths some people will go to, to win at all costs.
The comment about the First Lady wanting to be involved in public projects, or the lack thereof, is telling. If Trump is truly behind this, as he says, then the implication is that Melania isn’t truly invested. It’s more likely that this is another of Trump’s power plays.
The phrase, “I let her,” is a huge red flag. It’s a controlling statement that exposes the nature of their relationship. It also makes it very clear that Trump views Melania as an extension of himself.
The overall situation points to a few likely outcomes. One is that the lawsuit is quietly dropped. Another is that the Trumps will try to use it to their advantage, trying to get their supporters riled up. Discovery could be devastating.
Ultimately, this whole affair feels like a desperate attempt to control the narrative and silence criticism. But as history has shown, the more Trump tries to control things, the more likely it is that something will blow up in his face.