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Virginia Giuffre's Family Reacts to Trump's Comments on Epstein

CBS NewsJuly 31, 20253 min8,604 views
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Family's Stance on Ghislaine Maxwell

  • ⛓️ The family of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein, has stated that Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice, should receive no leniency and deserves to "rot in prison."
  • 💔 They expressed shock and dismay at the use of the word "stolen" by President Trump in reference to Virginia Giuffre.

Trump's "Stolen" Comments

  • 😮 The family was particularly alarmed by President Trump's assertion that Epstein "stole" Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago.
  • ❓ This statement has led the family to question what knowledge President Trump might have had regarding Epstein's alleged criminal actions.
  • 🗣️ Trump's explanation of a "taking of workers" from Mar-a-Lago by Epstein, without explicitly acknowledging criminal activity, has not appeased these concerns.

Impact of Language on Victims

  • ⚠️ The family emphasizes that the word "stolen" carries a strong negative connotation for victims of sex trafficking and abuse.
  • 🤕 The ongoing discussion about clemency or pardons for Maxwell is described as retraumatizing for victims.
  • 📣 Experts note that the lionization of individuals convicted of sex trafficking can be traumatizing to victims.
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