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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore

Epstein survivors fighting for document release find themselves caught in party war

Epstein survivor Haley Robson speaks during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act at the US Capitol on 18 November 2025.
Epstein survivor Haley Robson speaks during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act at the US Capitol on 18 November 2025. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

As the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has once again become a millstone around the neck of the Trump administration and forced a rare split between the US president and his Maga base, one group has gained little attention for its steadfast commitment to keeping the story alive beyond politics: Epstein’s victims.

Despite the frequent efforts of lawmakers to harness the scandal for political purposes, the victims of Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation have been a strong voice in keeping the focus on the impact of sexual abuse and on Epstein’s wide circle of allies across all sides of the US political and cultural landscape.

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