Trump Rips Epstein ‘Hoax’ As Victims Rally To Demand Transparency
President Donald Trump slammed renewed focus on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal on Wednesday, calling it a politically motivated “Democrat hoax” as Epstein victims gathered in Washington to demand the full release of government-held documents.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump responded bluntly when asked about the protest near the Capitol where a group of Epstein survivors held signs and delivered statements calling for transparency.
“From what I understand, thousands of pages have been given out, but it’s really a Democrat hoax,” Trump said. “They’re trying to get people to talk about something that’s totally irrelevant to the success that we’ve had as a nation since I’ve been president.”
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The president went on to highlight real accomplishments of his administration, including the dramatic reduction in crime in Washington, D.C., following a crackdown that saw the deployment of the National Guard and federal law enforcement. “So what they’re trying to do with the Epstein hoax is distract from what matters. I ended seven wars. Seven! Nobody talks about that—they want to talk about Epstein whatever.”
Still, many of Epstein’s victims remain outraged, with some describing Trump’s remarks as dismissive. A number of women met privately with lawmakers after the rally and pledged to continue compiling and releasing the names of alleged Epstein associates and abusers—especially after the Department of Justice claimed in July that no “client list” had been found.
Lisa Phillips, one of the most outspoken Epstein accusers, declared that the survivors themselves would take matters into their own hands. “We know the names. Many of us were abused by them. Now together, as survivors, we will confidentially compile the names we all know were regularly in the Epstein world. It will be done by survivors and for survivors.”
Another victim, Marina Lacerda, broke her silence publicly for the first time, revealing she was “Minor Victim 1” from the 2019 Epstein indictment. “We were just kids,” Lacerda said, describing how she was drawn into Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, offered cash to give massages, and eventually dropped out of high school to work for him full time.
“I’m not here for politics,” she added. “I’m here to demand that the government release every last Epstein file—not just for transparency, but for the American people.”
Earlier this year, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee released more than 33,000 pages of records related to Epstein, but many were heavily redacted. Chairman James Comer has vowed to continue pursuing answers, issuing subpoenas for key figures including Bill and Hillary Clinton, and promising further hearings this fall.
Despite the push for clarity, critics argue that both parties have used the Epstein saga for political theater. But for the women speaking out, it’s not about politics—it’s about truth. And while President Trump remains focused on law and order and the bigger picture of national strength, victims say they won’t rest until the full story is made public.