Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have criticised Melania Trump after she issued a surprise statement calling for a public hearing for survivors. A group of those affected said they have already “done their part” and argued that the focus should instead remain on questioning Pam Bondi.
The survivors said the first lady was shifting the burden onto victims by making the call for a hearing. Their response added to the ongoing political fallout around the Epstein case and the wider debate over how public officials should address survivors’ accounts.
In their remarks, the survivors reiterated their demand that Pam Bondi be questioned. They made clear that they do not see another hearing request as the next step, insisting they have already come forward and spoken about their experiences.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump posted a cryptic message on Truth Social on Friday morning. The message appeared to be a reference to upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, although its meaning remained unclear.
Trump wrote: “WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!!!”
The post did not include additional context, and the reference to Islamabad was not explained further. It added another unusual moment to a day already marked by tension and uncertainty in US politics.
The exchange over Epstein survivors and Melania Trump’s statement comes as the case continues to draw public attention and political reaction. Survivors and their advocates have repeatedly pushed for accountability, while public comments from figures close to the Trump family have prompted fresh criticism.
The latest comments from survivors underline how sensitive the issue remains. Their central message was that those affected have already spoken publicly and should not be asked to carry the responsibility for driving the next phase of scrutiny.
As the debate continues, attention is now also turning to the broader political context surrounding Trump’s own social media post. For now, however, the meaning of his “reset” message remains uncertain, and the connection to the talks in Islamabad has not been clarified.
