By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The family of Virginia Giuffre, a sexual abuse advocate who died by suicide, expressed shock at former President Donald Trump’s statement regarding Giuffre’s alleged “stealing” from his Mar-a-Lago resort. The family urged Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate convicted of child sex trafficking. In their statement, the family emphasized that Maxwell, not Epstein, targeted and exploited Giuffre at the age of 16 while she was employed at Mar-a-Lago. They called for the government and Trump to deny Maxwell any leniency.
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Epstein Victim’s Family Calls Trump Comment on Virginia Giuffre ‘Shocking’ is the headline, and the family’s reaction really sets the tone.
It’s easy to see why. Imagine hearing the former president, after all the revelations, casually mention that Epstein “stole” Virginia Giuffre from his club. It’s not just a throwaway line; it’s a loaded statement, especially considering the circumstances. Giuffre, a survivor who courageously spoke out about her abuse, died by suicide. Her family’s public response, calling Trump’s words “shocking,” is completely understandable. It’s like a punch to the gut.
The timing makes it even more jarring. We’re talking about a situation where Epstein allegedly preyed on young employees at Mar-a-Lago. The fact that Trump knew about Epstein’s penchant for young women and still made those comments about “terrific guys” is baffling. It raises serious questions about what he knew and when he knew it. The fact that he hired 14-year-old girls at his resort is a major issue and only compounds the issues.
And let’s not forget the timeline. Epstein was allegedly abusing underage girls at Mar-a-Lago in 2000. By 2005, authorities were investigating him for the abuse of a 14-year-old at the property. Trump only banned Epstein in late 2007. So, the man essentially let Epstein operate for years, knowing his tendencies, before finally cutting ties? It’s hard not to see that as a disregard for the victims, and a level of self-serving protection that is almost unbelievable.
It’s sickening to consider the possibility that power can seemingly protect abusers, while the victims are left vulnerable. This is a major issue and makes it all the more heartbreaking to consider Giuffre’s family’s perspective. The comment is shocking because it suggests a distinct lack of empathy. It treats these women as property rather than human beings with inherent worth.
This incident also highlights the pervasive lack of compassion. Trump’s focus seems to be on his own perceived loss, not the trauma inflicted on the young women. It’s almost as if he views these victims as commodities. He seems concerned that Epstein “poached” his employees, rather than expressing any empathy for those who were abused. This makes it hard to understand what he may have thought he was using the employees for.
The whole situation at Mar-a-Lago, the spa, the locker rooms, is now under a harsh light. The fact that he admitted to hiring 14-year-old girls to work in his club’s locker rooms should have raised major alarms, but it never did. How could anyone be so unaware of what was going on? It’s like Trump was somehow in denial.
The core issue is how women are treated. It’s about their value being reduced to their service to men. When Trump says that Epstein “stole” his employees, he is suggesting that the women were his to begin with. He views women as property. He has no issue with referring to his own daughter as a “hot piece of ass.” He says it’s okay to refer to women that way to other men.
This echoes his prior words and actions. It’s no surprise that he supports white supremacist groups and seems to be in support of gulags. People are there to service his needs with no regard for humanity. It’s tough to find the empathy here. One would expect some sympathy. A moment to acknowledge their suffering.
It’s a reflection of a larger pattern. He lacks empathy. His catchphrase from his reality TV show, “You’re fired,” is a perfect embodiment of this. It makes it even more upsetting when one remembers that he was seemingly amused by the act of firing people.
The most shocking part is the lack of acknowledgment of the victims. Someone in Trump’s position, particularly if innocent, would immediately express sympathy. Instead, there is this strange narrative of ownership. He doesn’t know who she is.
If someone owned a business that employed teenagers, and if they discovered that an employee was trafficked, they would be standing up for the victim. They would be advocating for justice. If they had the resources, they would be creating a trust. But here, it is the opposite. He acted like he didn’t know. It makes it hard to dismiss the idea that Epstein was recruiting for Trump.
The investigation should continue. The DOJ has a file on the relationship between Epstein and Trump. There needs to be a focus on what happened and what was covered up. It’s a complicated situation with a tragic end, but the core issue still remains. Trump is admitting that he was friends with Epstein. It’s an admission of guilt. The comment is shocking because it reveals an absence of empathy.