Melania Trump adviser speaks on what led to her surprise Epstein statement [View all]

(ABC News) A senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump, Marc Beckman, said she wanted to "set the record straight" when she delivered her surprise statement at the White House denying any ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Beckman elaborated on the first lady's decision to publicly address the Epstein controversy during an appearance Friday morning on "Fox & Friends."

"If she can't stick up for herself, if she can't defend herself and make sure that her reputation is impeccable, who will do it? Nobody's done it to date," Beckman said.

"She's ready to fight," he added.

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