A recently resurfaced court transcript from the late Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s known victims, contradicts long-standing claims that former President Donald Trump was involved in Epstein’s illicit activities. In her sworn testimony, Giuffre stated she never saw Trump with Epstein, and that he never flirted with her, made any sexual advances, or visited Epstein’s properties, including his island or homes in New York and New Mexico.
The re-emergence of this testimony comes amid renewed pressure from Democrats and media outlets demanding the Trump administration release documents related to Epstein’s alleged “client list.” Some critics have suggested Trump may be implicated, despite Giuffre’s statements. These renewed demands stand in contrast to the relative silence on Epstein’s past during President Joe Biden’s administration.
In response to mounting public interest, the Trump administration recently asked two federal judges to unseal grand jury records related to Epstein and his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Prosecutors argue that public scrutiny and the demand for accountability justify making the records public. However, the judges have requested more detailed legal arguments before ruling on the motion.
Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, according to the official autopsy. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 and is currently serving a 20-year sentence. She has since filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump, seeking transparency, has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue the release of the grand jury transcripts.
While the push to unseal records continues, it remains unclear whether new, significant revelations will emerge. Much of the key testimony from victims, associates, and officials was already made public during Maxwell’s high-profile trial in 2021.