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House Oversight: Ruemmler Calls Giuffre Allegations Uncredible

7/30/2026

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The U.S. House Oversight Committee heard former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler say Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s abuse allegations lacked credibility, prompting a rebuke from Giuffre’s family.
She said in February she would resign as Goldman Sachs chief legal officer after the Epstein reports, with CEO David Solomon requesting she remain as an adviser.
Ruemmler could not recall a September 2015 email concerning counterclaims against Giuffre.

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The U.S. House Oversight Committee heard former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler say Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s abuse allegations lacked credibility, prompting a rebuke from Giuffre’s family.
She said in February she would resign as Goldman Sachs chief legal officer after the Epstein reports, with CEO David Solomon requesting she remain as an adviser.
Ruemmler could not recall a September 2015 email concerning counterclaims against Giuffre.