Virginia Giuffre tragically took her own life earlier this year. She was a survivor of sexual abuse and human trafficking at the hands of Epstein and Maxwell, both of whom were later convicted. Her memoir, released after her death, offers a candid account of her experiences, revealing shocking and harrowing details about the people she encountered and the environments in which the abuse occurred. Giuffre’s writing serves as both a personal testament and a public warning about the dangers of ignoring sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Just days before the release of her memoir, Prince Andrew publicly renounced his royal titles amid mounting scrutiny over his connections to Giuffre. According to reports, King Charles had warned Andrew about the potential consequences if he failed to take action regarding the allegations. In a statement, Andrew explained, “In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first.
At the time, Giuffre and her father were responsible for maintaining the air conditioning units in hotel rooms and the clay tennis courts at the resort. She recounted that Trump personally gave her a brief tour of the property before introducing her to the hiring manager. After passing both a drug test and a polygraph exam, she was offered employment at Mar-a-Lago. Giuffre described Trump as friendly and approachable during this first meeting. She recalled, “They weren’t friends exactly. But Dad worked hard, and Trump liked that,” adding that he told her, “It was fantastic that you were here.” Trump also engaged her in casual conversation about her experiences, including whether she had babysat and mentioning families who stayed in nearby properties. Continue reading…
