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Melania Shredded over Focus on Epstein Victims Rather than 'Men Doing the Alleged Crimes'
Critics say the call for a public hearing puts more pressure on survivors, as 15 victims urged Congress to center testimony on Epstein and Maxwell.
- On Thursday, First Lady Melania Trump called on Congress to hold public hearings for Jeffrey Epstein survivors, a move that reportedly caught President Donald Trump off guard.
- House Oversight Chair James Comer agreed to the request, stating on Fox News that hearings will occur after depositions conclude; California Rep. Robert Garcia urged immediate scheduling.
- Attorney Gloria Allred, who represents 27 survivors, welcomed the proposal, while Arden expressed willingness to testify before Congress about her experience with Epstein.
- A group of 15 survivors released a statement Thursday arguing the call is 'shifting the burden' onto victims, with Marina Lacerda questioning why the government does not pursue accountability itself.
- Veteran columnist Maureen Dowd argued Saturday that the move deflects focus from Epstein's accomplices, calling the statement 'mysterious' and suggesting a redirect of attention regarding Department of Justice files.
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Melania shredded over focus on Epstein victims rather than 'men doing the alleged crimes'
Veteran columnist Maureen Dowd unloaded on First Lady Melania Trump Saturday over her “mysterious” statement this week regarding Jeffrey Epstein, during which, the first lady called on Epstein survivors to be allowed to testify before Congress. “The first lady called on Congress ‘to provide the…
Epstein survivors push back on Melania Trump hearing call as Comer vows ‘we will have hearings’
Jeffrey Epstein survivors push back on Melania Trump's call for public congressional testimony, saying she is "shifting the burden onto survivors" as Rep. James Comer says hearings will happen.
Melania Trump is doing the victims in the Epstein case a disservice by giving them an opportunity for a congressional hearing, say 15 victims of the late businessman's crimes.
Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress
The first lady made a public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with Epstein, and calling for further action in Congress. Survivors of the late sex offender's abuse differ on her proposal.
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