Epstein Survivors Demand Congress Release Files, Urge Trump to Act

Survivors Speak Out on Capitol Hill

• 🎤 Several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse spoke publicly for the first time on Capitol Hill, detailing their experiences of being recruited and groomed by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, some as young as 14.
• 💔 They described feeling trapped and unable to tell anyone about the abuse they endured.

Calls for Disclosure and Accountability

• 🏛️ Survivors are demanding that Congress vote on a bipartisan bill to force the release of all files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Epstein.
• 🗣️ They believe the government has protected Epstein and his powerful friends instead of the victims.
• 📢 A petition is circulating among lawmakers that could force a vote on the House floor, requiring the Department of Justice to release all information on Epstein and Maxwell.

Plea to President Trump

• 📣 Survivors directly appealed to President Trump, urging him to use his influence to help release the files, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
• 🚫 This plea comes as President Trump has previously dismissed the Epstein scandal as a hoax.
• 🤝 Survivors invited the president to speak with them directly to understand the reality of their experiences.

Obstacles and Opposition

• 🚧 Top Republicans, including the Speaker of the House, are reportedly pushing back against the bill, citing concerns that it could expose the identities of victims who wish to remain anonymous.
• ⚖️ Survivors question why the government couldn't save them and ask if powerful individuals were prioritized over their safety.