FRANCE PERSPECTIVE

Paris covers Melania's statement through three complementary angles painting a portrait of political crisis at the summit of American power. 20 Minutes headlines with Melania's words — 'The lies must end' — placing the denial in the crime/scandal section. France 24, in English and French, adopts a more analytical tone detailing the denial of any Epstein ties and the refusal to identify as a victim. The French press is the only continental European outlet to cover the affair in two languages, reflecting both France 24's global audience and France's historical interest in scandals of power — from the DSK affair to the Matzneff case, Paris has its own complex relationship with such scandals.