The family of Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, has urged former President Trump not to consider clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell. Giuffre’s family expressed shock at Trump’s acknowledgement of her being “stolen” from his Mar-a-Lago club and questioned his awareness of Epstein and Maxwell’s criminal actions. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking charges. The family stated that any leniency towards Maxwell would be a “travesty of justice.”
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The family of Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, has urged Donald Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell. This comes after Trump stated he was “allowed” to grant clemency to Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Giuffre’s family released a statement emphasizing Maxwell’s culpability and their belief that any leniency would be a “travesty of justice”. They also questioned Trump’s awareness of Epstein and Maxwell’s actions, given Giuffre’s prior work at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
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In a recent interview, former President Trump stated that Jeffrey Epstein “stole” Virginia Roberts Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago, prompting a response from Giuffre’s siblings, who expressed shock and raised concerns about Trump’s potential knowledge of Epstein’s actions. Giuffre’s family emphasized that her work at Mar-a-Lago was meant to be a fun summertime job but instead led to her being sex trafficked, according to her allegations. Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, and the White House maintains that Trump was merely responding to a reporter’s question. Giuffre’s family hopes the Trump administration will follow through on its stated promises of transparency and accountability.
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Donald Trump’s support among various demographics, including Black voters, young voters, and Arab Americans, has begun to decline after experiencing gains in the 2024 election. This shift is attributed to several factors, including dissatisfaction with his handling of the Epstein files, which has angered his base, as well as his economic policies and stance on issues like Gaza and deportation. His recent actions, such as the new tax cuts and policies, are contributing to rising prices, impacting the healthcare of low-income individuals, and causing widespread outrage, suggesting that these issues will worsen his support.
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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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Former US President Donald Trump has criticized India’s economic relationship with Russia, labeling both economies as “dead.” He has also expressed dissatisfaction with India’s high tariffs, stating that this has limited trade between the two nations. Simultaneously, Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all Indian exports to the US, effective August 1st, as a penalty for India’s continued purchases of Russian military and energy equipment. Trump views these actions as undermining global efforts to isolate Russia.
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During a White House event launching a new health tracking system, President Donald Trump appeared to struggle to stay awake. While listening to his Medicare administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, discuss the initiative and praise Trump’s leadership, the president’s eyes reportedly drooped. The event, which followed Trump’s recent trip to Scotland and included Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., took place amidst ongoing scrutiny regarding Jeffrey Epstein. This was not the first time the president has appeared tired, as he was also seen struggling to stay awake at an energy and AI summit in Pittsburgh and during his “hush money” trial.
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The US Treasury Department, under the direction of Donald Trump, imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of human rights abuses and a political “witch-hunt”. Simultaneously, the US announced 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing the government’s persecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters. These actions, viewed as a direct attack on Brazilian democracy, were celebrated by Bolsonaro’s allies and condemned by members of President Lula da Silva’s government, who saw them as foreign interference in their justice system. Legal experts and human rights activists have expressed outrage and astonishment at the use of Magnitsky sanctions, typically reserved for severe human rights violators, against a judge in Brazil.
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In a recent statement, Donald Trump recounted an incident where he told Jeffrey Epstein to stop “taking” people from his spa and property at Mar-a-Lago. Trump confirmed one of the individuals taken was likely Virginia Giuffre, partially corroborating her account. This admission may present legal complications, potentially harming Trump’s position in any related legal proceedings. Despite demands for transparency, the administration has chosen a different approach, gathering a new list of Epstein’s associates from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is seeking a pardon.
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