US EditionTrump on public hearings with Epstein survivors: ‘I’m OK with that’
Trump said he is open to more Epstein survivor hearings as advocates argue many victims already gave extensive accounts to the FBI and Justice Department.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump said he is open to public hearings for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's survivors, characterizing them as "victims, or whatever" and claiming they "refuse to go under oath."
- A group of 13 survivors released a joint statement in response, emphasizing they have "already demonstrated remarkable bravery by coming forward, filing reports, and providing testimonies" to the FBI and DOJ.
- Survivors criticized First Lady Melania Trump for calling on Congress to hold hearings while distancing herself from Epstein, arguing this approach shifts accountability burden onto victims instead of institutions.
- Advocates further criticized the DOJ for failing to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and for not releasing complete FBI records dating back to 1996 that survivors say are essential.
- Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, though in 2002 he called Epstein a "terrific guy" and later sued the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over reporting on a "bawdy" letter he allegedly sent.
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Trump Says He’s “Open” to Epstein Hearings—After Dismissing Survivors
Donald Trump said he would be open to congressional hearings related to Jeffrey Epstein as pressure mounts in Washington to revisit the case and potentially bring victims forward to testify. The remarks come at a time when lawmakers are signaling renewed interest in examining what information remains undisclosed and whether additional public scrutiny is warranted. Trump did not actively call for the hearings himself, but positioned himself as no…
Trump on public hearings with Epstein survivors: ‘I’m OK with that’
President Trump signaled Thursday that he was open to the possibility of Congress holding public hearings with survivors of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I’m OK with it,” he told reporters Thursday before departing the White House en route to Las Vegas for a roundtable promoting his “no tax on tips” policy. “I think…
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UpstractTrump 'OK' with public Epstein survivor hearings
"I'm OK with it," he told PBS News' Liz Landers during a media availability outside the White House. "I think we've had a lot of public hearings. I'm OK with it, but I understand that the women didn't want to go under oath."
'Victims Or Whatever': Trump Spreads Epstein Files Lies While DOJ Faces Backlash From Traumatised Women
Donald Trump has come under renewed scrutiny after referring to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes as 'victims or whatever' while discussing potential public hearings about the case. His remarks have prompted pushback from survivors and their advocates, who say his comments misrepresent their efforts to co-operate with authorities. While answering questions about whether Epstein survivors should testify before Congress, …
Trump casually dismisses Epstein survivors as 'victims or whatever'
President Donald Trump appeared to casually dismiss survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday during a brief gathering with reporters, referring to them as "victims, or whatever."Trump took questions from reporters outside the White House when he was asked whether he believes th...
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