David Muir Breaks News on Trump Amid Epstein Scandal Turmoil

David Muir Addresses Trump's Comments on Epstein Case

During the World News Tonight broadcast on July 29, David Muir delved into the ongoing controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein case. The segment provided a detailed look at Trump’s recent statements regarding the matter.

Muir began by highlighting that Trump had returned to the White House on Air Force One later that day. He noted Trump’s claim about Epstein, stating, “The president now telling reporters that Epstein stole people who worked for him at Mar-a-Lago, saying ‘some of them were young women,’ and ‘some were from Trump’s spa.’”

Muir then played audio of Trump’s remarks, where he said, “He took people. And because he took people, I said, don’t do it anymore.” He added, “When you steal people, I don’t like you.” These comments sparked significant discussion among viewers and analysts alike.

This coverage came after Muir delivered a striking four-word message to his audience, signaling a shift in his presentation as he moved away from the ABC desk.

Trump’s Claims About Virginia Giuffre

Trump’s comments specifically referenced events from the early 2000s, where he claimed that Epstein "stole" Virginia Giuffre from the Mar-a-Lago spa. Giuffre had previously accused Ghislaine Maxwell of recruiting her from the Mar-a-Lago locker room when she was 17. She later alleged she was sexually abused by Epstein and trafficked to other men. Maxwell has denied these claims.

Trump, who once had a friendship with Epstein, reiterated this week that he distanced himself from Epstein in the mid-2000s. He stated, “People were taken out of the spa, hired by Epstein.” When asked if Giuffre was among them, Trump responded, “I think that was one of the people here. He stole her. And by the way, she had no complaints about us, as you know, none whatsoever.”

Giuffre passed away by suicide in April. Her name has recently resurfaced in connection with renewed interest in the Epstein case, particularly after the Department of Justice declined to release long-promised investigative files earlier this month.

Congressional Immunity and Ghislaine Maxwell

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced that the committee would not consider granting congressional immunity for Ghislaine Maxwell’s testimony. Maxwell, 63, was convicted of trafficking underage girls for Epstein’s abuse.

This response followed a letter from Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Markus, outlining strict conditions under which Maxwell would be willing to testify. Markus stated that Maxwell wouldn’t invoke her Fifth Amendment rights unless she was granted immunity from prosecution, allowed to see questions in advance, testify outside of prison, and only after her pending Supreme Court appeal was resolved.

Notably, Markus added that if Trump granted clemency, either by pardon or commuting her 20-year sentence, “she would be willing — and eager — to testify openly and honestly, in public, before Congress in Washington, D.C.”

Trump’s Previous Controversy

Trump, who previously made a significant error regarding the Epstein files during a radio interview, continued to face scrutiny over his statements. His remarks have drawn attention from both the media and the public, raising questions about his past associations and the implications for the ongoing legal proceedings involving Epstein and his network.