Virginia Giuffre Family Condemns Trump Saying Epstein ‘Stole’ Her/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Virginia Giuffre’s family condemned President Trump’s remarks claiming Jeffrey Epstein “stole” her from Mar-a-Lago. Giuffre, a key Epstein accuser who died earlier this year, had long sought justice for sex trafficking victims. Her family now urges transparency and insists Ghislaine Maxwell remain imprisoned.
Trump, Epstein, and Giuffre: Quick Looks
- Trump said Jeffrey Epstein “stole” Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago
- Giuffre’s family called Trump’s comment “shocking” and “deeply inappropriate”
- Giuffre was a central accuser in the Epstein trafficking case
- She died by suicide earlier this year, after years of activism
- Trump denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, claiming he “kicked Epstein out” of his club
- Ghislaine Maxwell recently interviewed by DOJ; lawyers seek immunity for future testimony
- Family emphasized Giuffre faced death threats, financial hardship, and trauma for testifying
- Trump admin confirmed there are no clemency plans for Maxwell
- Prince Andrew, once accused by Giuffre, settled a civil suit in 2022
- Public and survivors are now demanding answers and accountability
Deep Look: Giuffre Family Denounces Trump’s Epstein Remark, Calls for Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The family of the late Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent accusers in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scandal, sharply criticized President Donald Trump after he made a stunning claim that Epstein had “stolen” Giuffre from his Palm Beach estate.
Trump, responding to a reporter’s question on Tuesday, said he had severed ties with Epstein after the disgraced financier allegedly began recruiting young women from Mar-a-Lago. Specifically, Trump claimed Giuffre had been “stolen” by Epstein, a comment that reignited attention on the case and provoked strong backlash from Giuffre’s relatives.
“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 said in a public statement. “We and the public are asking for answers; survivors deserve this.”
Trump Denies Wrongdoing But Faces Scrutiny
Trump’s history with Epstein — once a social acquaintance — has been under scrutiny since the financier’s 2019 death in federal custody. Though Trump has repeatedly claimed he had “cut off” Epstein years before his arrest, new comments tying Giuffre directly to Mar-a-Lago have raised fresh questions about what Trump knew and when.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to downplay the controversy, stating that Trump “was simply responding to a reporter” and emphasizing that he expelled Epstein from his club for inappropriate behavior toward female staff.
Still, the public nature of Trump’s remarks about Giuffre — who died by suicide earlier this year after years of speaking out against her traffickers — has deeply unsettled her family, who say she suffered both personally and financially for her role in bringing the Epstein-Maxwell network to light.
DOJ Interviews Maxwell, Immunity Debate Begins
The incident comes just days after the Department of Justice interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate and recruiter, who was convicted in 2021 and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. While details of the interview remain undisclosed, it reportedly involved Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and covered a wide range of individuals.
Maxwell’s attorneys have said she answered questions regarding “about 100 people” and has offered to testify before Congress — but only if she receives immunity from further prosecution and certain conditions are met.
A Trump administration official stated clearly that “the president is not considering clemency” for Maxwell.
Giuffre’s Role and Legal Legacy
Virginia Giuffre, an American who spent years in Australia, became a leading figure in efforts to hold Epstein and his powerful circle accountable. She said she was recruited by Maxwell in 2000 as a teenager and then groomed into sex slavery, flown around the world to serve men in Epstein’s orbit.
Among those accused was Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, who ultimately settled a civil lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022, agreeing to make a “substantial donation” to her support foundation. While Giuffre’s testimony became a key turning point in the case, she also faced intense public scrutiny, including death threats and financial ruin.
Her family emphasized those hardships in their statement, calling her dedication to justice “brave” and her treatment by public figures “shameful.”
“She paid a high price for speaking out,” they wrote. “Virginia did what the law and the world asked of her — to come forward. The least she is owed is respect.”
Ongoing Fallout and Public Demands
The renewed attention to Giuffre’s experience is amplifying broader demands for accountability in the Epstein case. Advocates for trafficking survivors have voiced outrage over Trump’s remarks, arguing that they reflect a dismissive attitude toward the trauma endured by Epstein’s victims.
The Epstein case has spurred new investigations, including into alleged financial crimes, high-profile client lists, and international trafficking networks. Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly in September may see discussions about international cooperation in anti-trafficking efforts.
As the U.S. political landscape remains embroiled in controversy, Giuffre’s family is calling for transparency, justice, and dignity — especially as institutions revisit the legacy of Epstein, Maxwell, and those in their orbit.
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