Trump Claims Epstein 'Stole' Women from Mar-a-Lago, Including Giuffre

In a recent statement aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump has made headlines by alleging that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 'stole' young women from his Mar-a-Lago resort, notably including Virginia Giuffre. Trump’s comments on July 29, 2025, during his return flight from Scotland, marked one of his most detailed public reflections on his relationship with Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.

According to Trump, he severed ties with Epstein after learning that the financier was allegedly taking women from the Mar-a-Lago spa. 'When I heard about it, I told him, I said, 'Listen, we don’t want you taking our people,' Trump recounted. He further claimed that Giuffre, who has publicly accused Epstein of using her as a sex slave, was indeed one of the women taken from Mar-a-Lago.

The implications of Trump’s statements are significant, especially as they coincide with ongoing legal challenges faced by Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former associate. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in facilitating Epstein’s abuses. Her legal team is negotiating with Congress for immunity in exchange for her testimony regarding Epstein and his network, raising questions about the potential political ramifications of these proceedings.

Trump’s remarks have reignited scrutiny over his past connections to Epstein, which date back to the 1990s. Despite previously claiming he distanced himself from Epstein years before the financier's demise, critics, including some members of Congress, have called for the release of documents related to Epstein’s activities and Trump’s involvement.

Virginia Giuffre, who tragically took her own life in April 2025, has been a central figure in the allegations against Epstein and his associates, including Prince Andrew, whom she accused of sexual assault when she was a minor. Trump's acknowledgment of Giuffre’s association with Mar-a-Lago adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing discourse surrounding Epstein's extensive network of influence and the legal battles that continue to unfold in its wake.

As the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform prepares to question Maxwell, the political landscape surrounding these allegations continues to evolve. Questions remain about Trump's potential role and the broader implications for those implicated in Epstein's operations.

While Maxwell's legal team insists that their client will only testify under guaranteed immunity, the committee has yet to respond officially. This situation underscores the intricate relationship between legal proceedings and political narratives as the nation grapples with the legacy of Epstein's actions and the accountability of those who interacted with him. As this story develops, it will undoubtedly continue to attract significant public and media attention, given its ramifications for the public figures involved and the ongoing discourse on sexual abuse and accountability in powerful circles.