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Epstein Survivor Slams Trump for Ignoring Victims' Calls

11/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

Danielle Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump for labeling victims' calls for transparency a "hoax".
Following the signing of a bill to release Epstein's files, U.S. President Donald Trump used social media to attack Democrats instead of acknowledging victims.
Bensky calls for accountability and systemic reforms to honor victims, citing Prince Andrew being stripped of his titles as a necessary step for change.

History

Historical Context

The Epstein case, which gained prominence after his July 2019 arrest for sex trafficking, exposed systemic failures in addressing sexual abuse. Victims like Virginia Giuffre, who founded the organization Victims Refuse Silence in 2015, sought justice, echoing the goals of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. Epstein's death in August 2019 intensified calls for accountability and potential legislative reforms to protect survivors.

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Story summary

Danielle Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump for labeling victims' calls for transparency a "hoax".
Following the signing of a bill to release Epstein's files, U.S. President Donald Trump used social media to attack Democrats instead of acknowledging victims.
Bensky calls for accountability and systemic reforms to honor victims, citing Prince Andrew being stripped of his titles as a necessary step for change.

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