Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are urging Congress to make public all remaining government files tied to the convicted sex offender, releasing a pointed new PSA days before a major House vote. The video places emotional pressure on lawmakers as political tensions escalate over the long-buried documents. The push for disclosure comes as members of both parties bypass leadership to force a vote, while Donald Trump continues to reject the release of additional records. Survivors insist their plea is not political but a demand for truth.
Survivors’ Urgent Appeal
A new PSA by World Without Exploitation spotlights survivors who hold photos of themselves as teenagers, between ages 14 and 17, saying, “This is me when I met Jeffrey Epstein.” The message is direct: “Five Administrations and we’re still in the dark.” The video urges viewers to contact their representatives and demand full disclosure of Epstein-related files. Survivors say the secrecy has prolonged their trauma and obstructed accountability for decades.
House Vote Incoming
The PSA aired just as the House prepares to vote on a bill requiring the Justice Department to release all files on Epstein. Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna forced the upcoming vote through a discharge petition, bypassing Speaker Mike Johnson. The vote is expected on Tuesday and has drawn fierce reaction from Donald Trump, who opposes the forced release of documents. The political split has intensified ahead of the floor showdown.
Survivors Reject Political Spin
Appearing on NBC News, survivor Annie Farmer emphasized that unsealing the records is “not a political issue.” Farmer, whose sister Maria filed the first criminal complaint against Epstein in 1996, urged Americans to remember that real victims are at the center. Another survivor, Danielle Bensky, said she hopes Trump will meet Epstein’s victims, noting, “Just to have that moment with him where he can see the truth in our faces, it would be really helpful.” Survivors believe bipartisan pressure could push the administration to act.
Trump’s Name in Released Emails
Trump’s name appeared repeatedly in thousands of emails subpoenaed by House Democrats from Epstein’s estate and released last week. In three highlighted messages, Epstein wrote that Trump “knew about the girls” and “spent hours” in his home with a “victim,” identified by House Republicans as Virginia Giuffre. The claims renewed scrutiny and revived broader questions about Trump’s decades-long association with Epstein.
White House Pushback
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the controversy as a “hoax,” accusing Democrats of leaking selective emails to smear the president. She argued the “unnamed victim” was Virginia Giuffre, who has publicly stated Trump “was not involved in any wrongdoing whatsoever” and “couldn’t have been friendlier” during their few interactions. Leavitt said Trump ejected Epstein from his club years ago for “being a creep,” calling the renewed focus a “bad-faith effort” to distract from his administration’s achievements.
Trump’s Shifting Responses
Despite his long social relationship with Epstein, Trump has repeatedly said he knew nothing about Epstein’s crimes. Yet he has also avoided addressing his own presence in the files, instead directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Epstein’s links to Bill Clinton and other perceived rivals. “I don’t care about it, released or not,” he said Friday aboard Air Force One. Hours after the PSA aired, Trump reversed course slightly, posting that “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files,” insisting, “we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax.”
Republican Vote Expectations
Senior Republicans privately believe dozens of members are prepared to support the Epstein Files Transparency Act, according to Politico. The bill’s bipartisan sponsors argue the public deserves full disclosure after years of secrecy spanning both Republican and Democratic administrations. As survivors increase pressure and political divisions widen, Tuesday’s vote is expected to be one of the most closely watched of the year.