Melania Refuses Deal — New Evidence Triggers Explosive Reaction as Ivanka Faces Prison …
Earlier today at 9:33 a.m. Eastern, Melania Trump’s attorneys formally rejected a federal cooperation agreement that could have reduced Ivanka Trump’s prison exposure in a major bank and tax fraud case. Prosecutors had offered to recommend a lighter sentence if Melania testified about three financial transactions she personally witnessed. She refused.
Minutes later, evidence began pouring in: a Secret Service witness statement, angry text messages, and a now-deleted social media post, all showing Donald Trump’s explosive reaction to that refusal. Prosecutors say this behavior—rage, threats, and pressure on family members—constitutes consciousness of guilt.
Without Melania’s cooperation, Ivanka now faces an estimated 11 to 19 years in federal prison, with no parole. With it, that range could have dropped to 6 to 10 years.
Despite the refusal, prosecutors say the documentary evidence—bank records, emails, texts, and accountant testimony—is overwhelming. Trial begins June 9, 2026. Evidence, not spin, will decide what happens next.