Melania Trump Faces Cryptic Threats After Epstein Remarks

Mysterious online posts target the First Lady as questions swirl around her connection to a Trump associate's custody battle.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:38pm

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First lady Melania Trump's recent comments about Jeffrey Epstein have fueled intrigue and speculation, with a woman claiming to be the ex-girlfriend of a Trump associate posting cryptic threats online. The woman, who says she is Amanda Ungaro, alleges that the Trump associate used his connections to have her deported during a custody battle. This has raised questions about how the Trump administration may have used federal agencies to pursue personal vendettas.

Why it matters

Melania Trump's remarks about Epstein have opened up a can of worms, with the emergence of these mysterious online threats potentially indicating deeper tensions and controversies within Trump's inner circle. The allegations of the administration misusing federal agencies for personal gain also raise serious ethical concerns.

The details

According to reports, the woman claiming to be Ungaro has posted a series of threatening messages on X (formerly Twitter), targeting Melania Trump and hinting that she could "spill" on alleged connections. Ungaro claims that her former partner, Paolo Zampolli - who introduced Melania to Donald Trump - used his friendship with the Trumps to get her deported by ICE during a custody battle over their son. Zampolli has denied these allegations, but the Times report suggests he did seek help from a top ICE official to settle a personal score.

  • In March 2023, The New York Times reported on Zampolli's alleged involvement in Ungaro's deportation.
  • On April 8, 2026, the person claiming to be Ungaro posted threatening messages directed at Melania Trump on X.

The players

Melania Trump

The First Lady of the United States, who recently made comments about Jeffrey Epstein that have fueled intrigue and speculation.

Paolo Zampolli

A Trump associate who introduced Melania to Donald Trump and allegedly used his connections to have his ex-girlfriend, Amanda Ungaro, deported during a custody battle.

Amanda Ungaro

The woman claiming to be Zampolli's ex-girlfriend, who has been posting cryptic threats online targeting Melania Trump and hinting that she could "spill" on alleged connections.

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What they’re saying

“I will tear down your corrupt system, even if it's the last thing I do in my life. I will go all the way—I am not afraid. Maybe you should be afraid of what I know… of who you are, and who your husband is.”

— Amanda Ungaro, Alleged ex-girlfriend of Paolo Zampolli

What’s next

The situation remains highly complex, with the potential for further revelations and legal actions as the various parties involved navigate the fallout from these allegations.

The takeaway

This story highlights the ongoing controversies and ethical concerns surrounding the Trump administration, with allegations of the misuse of federal agencies for personal gain adding to the growing list of scandals. The emergence of these cryptic online threats also underscores the tangled web of relationships and tensions within Trump's inner circle.