The family of Virginia Giuffre, a woman who accused financier Jeffrey Epstein of sex-trafficking and assault, has expressed surprise and concern over recent statements made by United States President Donald Trump. Trump alleged that Epstein “stole” Giuffre from his spa at Mar-a-Lago, sparking a flurry of new media coverage and scrutiny.
In a statement released late on Wednesday, Giuffre’s family called for more information to be released about the Epstein case. “It was shocking to hear President Trump invoke our sister and say that he was aware that Virginia had been ‘stolen’ from Mar-a-Lago,” the family’s statement said. “We and the public are asking for answers; survivors deserve this.”
The family also urged the government not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender and former girlfriend of Epstein, who is accused of sex-trafficking and grooming victims on his behalf. “Ghislaine Maxwell is a monster who deserves to rot in prison for the rest of her life,” their statement read.
Trump’s statements about Epstein and Giuffre have sparked controversy, with many questioning the president’s relationship with the convicted sex offender. Trump claimed that he cut off his relationship with Epstein because the sex offender poached workers from his Florida resort. “People were taken out of the spa, hired by him. In other words, gone,” Trump said. “When I heard about it, I told him, I said, ‘Listen, we don’t want you taking our people.'”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has defended Trump’s actions, saying that the president “kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of his club for being a creep to his female employees”. However, the scrutiny has continued, with many calling for more information to be released about the Epstein case.
The Giuffre family’s call for more information on the Epstein case is echoed by many who believe that the public has a right to know about the extent of Epstein’s crimes and the potential involvement of powerful individuals. The Trump administration has pledged to release government documents related to high-profile cases, including the Epstein scandal. However, the release of these documents has been slow, and many are calling for greater transparency.
As the controversy surrounding Epstein’s case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will release more information about the scandal. One thing is certain, however: the public demands answers, and the Giuffre family’s statement is a powerful reminder of the need for transparency and accountability.