The Daily Beast has taken down a story headlined “Melania Trump ‘Very Involved’ in Epstein Scandal: Author,” saying the piece did not meet the outlet’s standards. The article, which drew on an interview with author Michael Wolff, “has therefore been removed from our platforms,” the outlet said in an editorial note.
In an editorial note, The Daily Beast said it also removed a portion of an episode of “The Daily Beast Podcast” titled “Trump’s Epstein Scandal Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” that referenced the First Lady. The statement added that the First Lady “points to her bestselling book Melania as the definitive account of her life story.”
Background: News media can retract or remove material when editors determine published content does not meet internal standards for accuracy, fairness, or sourcing. The Daily Beast is a news outlet known for politics and media coverage.
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