Trump Claims Epstein 'Stole' Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago Role

Trump's Claims About Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre

During a press interaction aboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump made remarks that shed new light on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the late sex offender. Trump suggested that Epstein had "stolen" young female employees from his Mar-a-Lago country club, including Virginia Giuffre, who became one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers.

Trump was asked to elaborate on his previous comments about his falling out with Epstein, whom he had socialized with for over a decade. The president stated that he had expelled Epstein from the club because he had taken employees from his business. He claimed that Epstein had engaged in inappropriate behavior by poaching workers, which led to their separation.

This narrative contrasts with earlier statements from senior White House aides, who have indicated that Trump ended his association with Epstein around 2004 due to sexual misconduct. A spokesperson for Trump previously described Epstein as a "creep" and said he was kicked out of the club for inappropriate behavior.

When questioned about whether some of the employees taken by Epstein were young women, Trump confirmed that individuals working in the spa were among those affected. He then acknowledged that Giuffre, who was 16 when she was hired away from the Mar-a-Lago spa by Ghislaine Maxwell, was one of them.

"I think she worked at the spa," Trump said. "I think so. I think that was one of the people, yeah. He stole her. And by the way, she had no complaints about us, as you know. None whatsoever."

The timeline surrounding Giuffre’s employment adds complexity to Trump’s claims. She was hired away from Mar-a-Lago in 2000, but two years later, in 2002, Trump praised Epstein to New York magazine, calling him a "terrific guy" and noting that he "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side."

Further complicating the narrative is the fact that Epstein remained on the membership rolls of Mar-a-Lago until October 2007, more than a year after being arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution from a minor. This detail was highlighted in a 2020 book by Miami Herald investigative reporter Sarah Blaskey, who documented Epstein’s continued presence at the club despite his legal troubles.

Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for conspiring with Epstein to sexually traffic minors, has expressed willingness to testify before Congress. However, her attorneys have outlined several conditions for her testimony, including immunity, according to a list of demands shared with the House oversight committee.

Trump and his administration have been actively trying to shift public focus away from the Epstein issue, which has sparked controversy among his supporters. His recent comments about Giuffre, however, raise further questions about the timeline and nature of his relationship with Epstein. These revelations continue to fuel ongoing discussions about the extent of Trump’s awareness and involvement in the events surrounding Epstein and his network.