Donald Trump recently made remarks regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, claiming their friendship ended after Epstein “stole” staff, specifically mentioning Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre, who was only 16 when she served as a locker room attendant at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, has been vocal about her experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, the latter currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her involvement in the trafficking of minors.
In response to Trump’s comments, Giuffre’s family expressed shock, questioning whether Trump was aware of the criminal activities of Epstein and Maxwell. They emphasised the need for accountability, arguing that survivors of such abuses deserve answers. The family also condemned Trump for suggesting he might consider pardoning Maxwell, calling her a “monster” responsible for egregious harm to multiple victims, including Giuffre.
Giuffre tragically passed away by suicide on her farm in Western Australia in April. She had made serious allegations against Epstein and Prince Andrew, who has denied any wrongdoing. After her death, Giuffre became an advocate for survivors of sex trafficking.
Trump has faced mounting pressure to disclose documents related to Epstein but has so far refused. Additionally, he is pursuing legal action against The Wall Street Journal, following reports about a controversial birthday message he allegedly sent to Epstein that included inappropriate imagery.
As the narrative continues to unfold, Trump maintains his denial of any misconduct linked to Epstein and has distanced himself from the scandal’s complexities.