What started as a moment of reflection from President Donald Trump has quickly turned into a firestorm.
In a recent conversation aboard Air Force One, Trump brought up Virginia Giuffre—a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring—and claimed that Epstein “stole” her from Mar-a-Lago when she was just 16.
For Giuffre’s family, that admission wasn’t just unexpected—it was deeply disturbing.
And now, they’re publicly demanding answers.
Trump Says Epstein Took Virginia from Mar-a-Lago
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Trump recalled how Epstein had taken Giuffre while she worked as a locker room attendant at his Florida estate back in 2000.
He said it was one of the main reasons their relationship soured.
“I didn’t know that. And when I heard about it, I told him, ‘We don’t want you taking our people,’” Trump said, adding that he eventually banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago.
Though Trump has previously said he ended his friendship with Epstein because he found him “creepy,” this latest version of events has raised eyebrows—and a whole new round of scrutiny.
Giuffre’s Family Reacts to Trump’s Statement
Giuffre’s family wasted no time responding. In a statement, they said 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.”
That alone, they said, makes them question what else Trump knew about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal activity.
They pointed out his now-infamous comment from 2002, where he said of Epstein: “He likes beautiful women on the younger side… no doubt about it.”
For the family, the bottom line is clear: “We and the public are asking for answers; survivors demand this.”
The Family Condemns Congress for Entertaining Maxwell’s Testimony
But it’s not just Trump who’s in the family’s crosshairs.
They’re also furious with lawmakers who are pushing to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a broader investigation into Epstein’s crimes.
“To think that the government is listening to a known perjurer,” they said, “is a slap in the face to every survivor.”
Maxwell, they added, “is a monster who deserves to rot in prison… She destroyed the lives of girls and young women without conscience.”
Virginia Giuffre’s Legacy and Tragic Death
Virginia Giuffre, who tragically died by suicide earlier this year at age 41, had been one of the most vocal accusers in the Epstein case.
She publicly named Epstein and Maxwell, describing how she was recruited into their network at just 16 while working at Mar-a-Lago.
Her testimony helped build the case that eventually led to Maxwell’s conviction in 2021 on five federal charges, including sex trafficking and conspiracy.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Maxwell Pushes to Testify—But Asks for Immunity
Despite her history of lying under oath, Maxwell is now offering to testify about Epstein’s crimes. She met with officials from the Department of Justice last week and is scheduled to speak before Congress on August 11.
However, her legal team requested immunity in exchange for her cooperation—a request that’s already been denied.
That decision hasn’t eased fears from victims’ families, who worry Maxwell might try to manipulate the system again for her own gain.
Trump’s Past with Epstein Comes Back into Focus
Trump’s past friendship with Epstein has always raised questions, but now those concerns are louder than ever.
Although Trump insists he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago back in 2004, photos from earlier years show the two socializing at parties, including one with Melania.
He’s given different explanations over time for their falling out—ranging from Epstein being a “creep” to a disagreement over a Palm Beach property.
Epstein Documents Allegedly Include Trump’s Name
One of the more explosive claims came earlier this year, when then-Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly informed Trump that his name appeared “multiple times” in newly uncovered Epstein files.
Trump immediately denied any wrongdoing and even floated the idea that Democrats had planted his name to damage him politically.
He also emphasized that he “never had the privilege of going to [Epstein’s] island” and claimed he had turned down invitations.
Legal Experts Say Being Named Isn’t the Same as Being Implicated
It’s important to note: being named in the Epstein files doesn’t automatically mean someone was involved in illegal activity.
Still, public concern is mounting. People want transparency—and survivors’ advocates say anything less feels like a cover-up.
The timing of Trump’s comments, paired with Maxwell’s upcoming testimony, is only intensifying the pressure on Congress and the White House to act.
Survivors and Their Families Say It’s Time for Real Answers
For Virginia Giuffre’s family, this isn’t about politics—it’s about justice.
They say their sister would be outraged that Maxwell is being heard, and that Trump’s apparent knowledge of what happened back then demands more than a shrug.
“She deserved protection,” they said. “Not silence.”
As August 11 approaches, all eyes are now on Capitol Hill—and on Trump—to see what truths will finally come to light.