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Trump Backs Public Hearings on Epstein Survivors' Testimonies

4/17/2026

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Trump Supports Hearings

U.S. President Donald Trump supports public hearings with Jeffrey Epstein survivors, saying, "I'm OK with it."
He notes the survivors did not want to testify under oath, which surprised him.
First Lady Melania Trump urged Congress to hold hearings on the survivors to uncover the truth.
Democrats call for both Trumps to testify under oath amid Epstein investigations.

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Survivors Urge Royals

Jeffrey Epstein survivors urged King Charles and Queen Camilla to meet during their upcoming State Visit to the U.S.
Congressman Ro Khanna wrote to the King, saying discussions would avoid topics about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who faces misconduct allegations.
Buckingham Palace said such a meeting could jeopardize ongoing police investigations.
Queen Camilla plans to meet organizations supporting abuse survivors.
The royal couple's refusal to meet Epstein survivors could provoke protests.

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Trump Supports Hearings

U.S. President Donald Trump supports public hearings with Jeffrey Epstein survivors, saying, "I'm OK with it."
He notes the survivors did not want to testify under oath, which surprised him.
First Lady Melania Trump urged Congress to hold hearings on the survivors to uncover the truth.
Democrats call for both Trumps to testify under oath amid Epstein investigations.

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