The family of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, has strongly refuted President Donald Trump's recent characterization of Giuffre as having been "stolen" by Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago property. In a statement widely circulated on August 1, 2025, Giuffre's brother, Sky Roberts, emphasized that his sister was a victim of predation, not an object to be stolen. "She wasn't stolen. She was preyed upon at his property, at President Trump’s property," Roberts stated, pushing back against the President's remarks.
President Trump had suggested earlier in the week that Epstein "stole" Giuffre and other workers from Mar-a-Lago, where Giuffre had been employed as a spa attendant at age 16 in 2000. Giuffre's family, including her brothers and sisters-in-law, expressed shock and outrage at these comments. They highlighted that Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, allegedly targeted and recruited Virginia from Mar-a-Lago, leading to her subsequent abuse.
The family's forceful response underscores their view that Trump's language minimizes the severity of the crimes committed against Giuffre. Sky Roberts further explained, "‘Stolen’ seems very impersonal. It feels very much like an object and these survivors are not objects. Women are not objects." This sentiment was echoed by other family members, who questioned how much Trump knew about Epstein's activities given his past association and recent statements.
Virginia Giuffre, who tragically died by suicide in April 2025 at the age of 41, was a key figure in exposing Epstein's sex trafficking network. She alleged that she was trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell to numerous powerful men, including Prince Andrew. Her family has consistently called for transparency, urging the release of all Epstein-related documents and opposing any potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
The family's public challenge to President Trump's narrative highlights the ongoing sensitivity and profound impact of the Epstein case. Their statements aim to ensure that Virginia Giuffre is remembered as a survivor who bravely spoke out, rather than being reduced to a mere pawn in a broader dispute. The controversy reignites scrutiny over the connections between powerful figures and the late financier.