In a recent statement, the family of Virginia Giuffre expressed their shock and dismay following former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments regarding her relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. During a flight on Air Force One, Trump remarked that Epstein “stole” Giuffre from his Mar-a-Lago resort years ago, adding that she had “no complaints” about him. This assertion has sparked a fiery backlash, particularly from Giuffre’s family, who allege that Trump’s remarks are not only insensitive but also raise questions regarding his knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.
Giuffre, who was one of Epstein’s most vocal accusers and worked at Mar-a-Lago decades ago, tragically died by suicide in April. Her family issued a statement that questioned whether Trump was aware of the full extent of Epstein’s and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal actions. They emphasized that survivors of such abuse deserve answers and called for greater accountability from those in power.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified that Trump was responding to a reporter’s question about Giuffre and did not initiate the discussion. Meanwhile, Trump has maintained that he was unaware of any wrongdoing by Epstein, who was a friend of his in the 1990s before their falling out. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019. Maxwell, his former girlfriend and accomplice, is currently serving time in prison and was recently interviewed by a senior Justice Department official.
Giuffre has previously described how Maxwell recruited her as a teenager, labeling her a “monster” for her role in Epstein’s trafficking operations. In light of recent events, Giuffre’s family has urged the government and Trump not to consider any leniency for Maxwell, who has been implicated in serious crimes. Although Trump has stated that he has not contemplated a pardon for Maxwell, he has not entirely ruled it out, stating, “I’m allowed to give her a pardon. Nobody’s approached me with it.”
The Giuffre family has made it clear that any consideration of leniency for Maxwell would be a profound miscarriage of justice. They believe that such an action would mark a significant failure in the pursuit of accountability and healing for the victims of Epstein’s abuse. As the public continues to seek answers about the complex web of relationships surrounding Epstein and his associates, the family’s statement serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing impact of these high-profile cases on survivors and their loved ones.
