First lady Melania Trump has directed her attorneys to take swift action against any platform or person that publishes “falsehoods” or “defamatory” information about her when it comes to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two people familiar with the matter told NBC News.

The campaign has resulted in several recent retractions and apologies. President Donald Trump said his wife has been “very upset” about any claims related to Epstein that “demean” her and are not cleared up.

While the West Wing is mostly in a defensive posture when navigating the Epstein controversy, the East Wing has had a more direct approach to any material that mentions Melania Trump in the context of Epstein. The strategy stands out in what has otherwise been a reserved posture from the first lady and her team

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