Trump Calls Epstein Files a Hoax as Victims Speak Out

President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed the Epstein files as a “hoax,” even as alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke publicly at a press conference in Washington.

The remarks came as survivors urged Congress to move forward with binding legislation to release the full set of Epstein-related documents. Several of the women shared their experiences, insisting that the official record should reflect the full scope of abuse and those involved.

Trump’s comments marked a sharp contrast with the victims’ call for transparency. While survivors pressed lawmakers to act on their testimonies, the former president cast doubt on the validity of the files that have become central to the ongoing debate in Congress.