When pressed later about whether he would apologize to avoid being sued, Hunter flatly rejected the idea, replying: “[expletive] that. That’s not going to happen.”

How Melania and Donald really met

Contrary to Hunter’s claims, both Donald and Melania have publicly described how they first crossed paths — with no mention of Epstein.

The couple met in November 1998 at a Fashion Week party hosted by Italian entrepreneur Paolo Zampolli, founder of ID Models management agency. At the time, Melania was 28, Donald was 52 and separated from Marla Maples.

On their first official date, Donald took Melania to dinner and then to Moomba, a celebrity hotspot in New York, an evening she later recalled as unforgettable.

Now, with Melania signaling she will pursue the lawsuit and Hunter refusing to apologize, the dispute appears set for a legal showdown.