Trump Calls Epstein Case ‘Irrelevant’ – As Victims Demand Full Disclosure

Trump Dismisses Case as a ‘Hoax’

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump rejected pressure for the full release of the secret Epstein files. He called the entire debate “irrelevant” and labeled it a “Democrat hoax,” despite the fact that thousands of pages remain undisclosed.

“From what I understand, thousands of documents have already been released,” Trump said at the White House. “This is an attempt to get people to talk about something that has nothing to do with our nation’s success.”

Victims Respond

The statement triggered strong reactions from survivors. Haley Robson, herself a registered Republican, described Trump’s words as “being cut open from the inside.”

“Mr. Trump, this isn’t political. We are real people, with real pain,” she said, inviting the President to Capitol Hill to meet the victims face to face.

Another survivor, Marina Lacerda, who played a central role in bringing Epstein to justice, has chosen this moment to speak out in hopes of inspiring others to break their silence.

Congress Reaches Boiling Point

On Capitol Hill, Representative Thomas Massie (R) together with Ro Khanna (D) have gathered 206 signatures to force a vote on the full release of the files. Only 218 are needed—meaning that just two more Republicans could secure a breakthrough.

However, House Speaker Mike Johnson warns against this approach, calling Massie’s proposal “irrelevant and unnecessary.” Instead, he highlights the ongoing Oversight Committee investigation, which he claims may “reveal things never seen before.”

Massie dismissed that position as a “placebo” and insists nothing short of complete transparency will suffice.

What’s at Stake?

The fight over the Epstein files is not only about the dark networks of the past, but also about Congress’s credibility. According to Khanna, “less than 1%” of the material has been released, while survivors fear that secrecy only prolongs their unbearable burden.

Epstein was charged in 2019 with conspiracy and trafficking of minors, but died in jail before his case went to trial. For many, the question now is whether his legacy will be defined by continued secrecy—or by a full accounting of the truth.

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