Trump Claims Epstein “Stole” Mar-a-Lago Spa Workers, Including Virginia Giuffre, as Maxwell Seeks Immunity to Testify

Former President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that Jeffrey Epstein “stole” young women who worked at the spa in his Mar-a-Lago resort — including Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers — as he sought to clarify and expand on past remarks about their severed relationship.

Speaking aboard Air Force One while returning from Scotland, Trump reiterated that he had banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago two decades ago, saying Epstein “was taking people who worked for me.” He added that the women were “taken out of the spa, hired by him — in other words, gone.” Pressed on whether Giuffre was one of those workers, Trump initially hesitated before confirming, “He stole her.”

Giuffre had previously alleged that Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, recruited her from Mar-a-Lago in 2000, when she was a teenager, and groomed her to become one of Epstein’s “masseuses,” leading to years of sexual abuse. Giuffre, whose claims did not result in criminal charges against Epstein, became a central figure in civil litigation and public scrutiny. She died by suicide earlier this year.

Trump’s latest comments come amid renewed controversy surrounding the U.S. Justice Department’s refusal to release more information about Epstein’s network, despite earlier promises of transparency. The sudden halt to document disclosures has reignited speculation among conspiracy theorists and drawn criticism from some within Trump’s own base.

The developments have coincided with a high-profile interview of Ghislaine Maxwell by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche inside a Florida courthouse last week. While the DOJ has not publicly shared what was discussed, Maxwell’s lawyers said Tuesday that she is open to further cooperation with Congress — but only if she is granted immunity from future prosecution.

“She welcomes the opportunity to share the truth,” her legal team said, adding that she would testify “openly and honestly, in public” if granted immunity or, potentially, if pardoned by Trump.

The House Oversight Committee, which requested the interview with Maxwell, swiftly rejected any possibility of granting her immunity. “The Oversight Committee will respond to Ms. Maxwell’s attorney soon, but it will not consider granting congressional immunity for her testimony,” a spokesperson said.

Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse underage girls. Her legal team has also petitioned the Supreme Court to review her conviction, arguing she was denied a fair trial.

Trump’s evolving account of his ties to Epstein — from describing him in 2002 as a “terrific guy” to now portraying him as a predator who “stole” Mar-a-Lago employees — comes as political and public pressure grows to disclose more about Epstein’s network and connections to powerful figures.