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Epstein Survivor Urges Trump to Release Hidden Files

8/10/2025

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Jess Michaels, a brave survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's horrific abuse, is calling on the Trump administration to unveil files related to Epstein, who passed away in 2019. As the clamor for transparency intensifies, she highlights the ongoing neglect of Epstein's victims. In a surprising twist, Vice President JD Vance has engaged with Justice officials about the scandal, shifting from his previous denials.

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Jess Michaels, a brave survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's horrific abuse, is calling on the Trump administration to unveil files related to Epstein, who passed away in 2019. As the clamor for transparency intensifies, she highlights the ongoing neglect of Epstein's victims. In a surprising twist, Vice President JD Vance has engaged with Justice officials about the scandal, shifting from his previous denials.