Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have criticised Melania Trump after the first lady unexpectedly called for a public hearing. The group said the burden should not be placed back on victims and repeated their call for Pam Bondi to be questioned.
In their response, the survivors said they had already “done their part” and objected to what they described as a shift of responsibility onto those affected by Epstein’s abuse. Their remarks came after Melania Trump’s statement drew attention in the wider debate over accountability and public testimony.
The exchange added another layer to the ongoing political fallout around the Epstein case, with survivors continuing to press for more scrutiny of officials connected to the matter. Their demand that Bondi be questioned remains part of their broader call for a fuller public accounting.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump posted a brief and cryptic message on Truth Social earlier in the day. The message appeared to refer to upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, although its meaning was not immediately clear.
Trump wrote: “WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!!!”
The post did not include further explanation, leaving observers to infer whether it was tied to the Islamabad talks or to some other political or diplomatic development.
The remarks from Melania Trump and the response from Epstein survivors come at a moment of continuing public attention on the case, with questions about how the matter should be handled and who should be called to account.
As the discussion continues, the survivors’ message was clear: they say they have already fulfilled their role and want the focus to remain on those they believe should now answer questions.
