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Date Published: July 30, 2025
Author: Editorial Team | MediaScaper News
Former President Donald Trump reignited the Jeffrey Epstein controversy this week with newly revealed remarks that explicitly reference Virginia Giuffre, a central figure in the Epstein case. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump offered never-before-heard details about his claimed falling out with the disgraced financier — this time naming specific personnel poaching from Mar-a-Lago’s spa as the cause.
The comments, captured during an impromptu press briefing, have quickly drawn widespread media attention and public reaction, further deepening scrutiny around Trump’s longstanding connections to Epstein.
A Shift in the Narrative
For years, Trump has maintained that his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein ended well before the financier’s arrest and suicide. He often described Epstein as a “creep” and attempted to distance himself from the convicted sex offender.
However, Trump’s explanation has evolved. In his latest version, the former president claims that Epstein “stole” spa employees from Mar-a-Lago — prompting him to sever ties. More notably, Trump named Virginia Giuffre — a prominent Epstein victim who died by suicide earlier this year — as one of those allegedly “poached.”
“I think she worked at the spa. I think that was one of the people. He stole her. And by the way, she had no complaints about us, as you know, none whatsoever,” Trump told reporters.
Details from Air Force One
Trump elaborated that Epstein’s offense wasn’t just personal betrayal — it was professional overreach.
“He took people. And because he took people, I said, ‘Don’t do it anymore.’ And he took — beyond that, he took some others. Once he did that, that was the end of him,” Trump said.
When pressed whether the “people” included young women, Trump hesitated before admitting, “The answer is yes.”
He added that these individuals were recruited specifically from Mar-a-Lago’s high-end spa, and that multiple members had lodged complaints.
Virginia Giuffre’s Role and History
Virginia Giuffre, formerly Virginia Roberts, was one of the earliest and most vocal accusers in the Epstein case. Her 2024 suicide shocked the public and reignited global discussions on the failures of justice systems around Epstein’s network.
Her connection to Mar-a-Lago was documented in earlier court filings, where she alleged that she was recruited while working there as a teenager. While Trump previously denied any knowledge of her employment, his recent admission complicates that narrative.
The sudden reversal — from claiming no involvement to acknowledging her role — has stunned political observers and human rights advocates alike.
Political and Public Fallout
The comments come at a time when the Epstein scandal had begun to fade from mainstream headlines. With ongoing lawsuits and survivors seeking restitution, Trump’s remarks are now expected to revive both media coverage and legal scrutiny.
“It’s baffling why he would choose to say any of this now,” said one legal analyst on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. “It only exposes him to more questions he previously avoided answering.”
Renewed Pressure on the Trump Camp
Inside the GOP, reaction has been mixed. While Trump loyalists have attempted to dismiss the remarks as “offhand comments,” moderate Republicans are reportedly concerned about the long-term ramifications of further associating with the Epstein case.
The White House and Trump’s legal team declined to offer additional clarification, leaving media and the public to parse through the implications of his impromptu remarks.
If intended as a move to distance himself from Epstein once and for all, Trump’s strategy may have backfired — bringing renewed attention to one of the most damaging controversies of his political and business legacy.