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Donald Trump has addressed his past connection with Jeffrey Epstein and the late financier’s ties to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. Trump claimed Epstein “stole” Virginia Giuffre and other young female employees by hiring them away from the Florida resort.
The former president made these remarks aboard Air Force One while returning from Scotland, amid ongoing criticism about his administration’s failure to release more Epstein records despite earlier transparency promises. Trump has tried to downplay continued interest in the Epstein case, expressing frustration that people still discuss it six years after Epstein’s jail cell suicide while awaiting trial – even as some Trump allies have spread conspiracy theories about the death.
During the flight, a reporter asked Trump: “Were some of the workers taken from you young women?”
Trump responded: “Yes, they were. People who worked in the spa.”
When another reporter asked if he meant Giuffre – one of Epstein’s most well-known accusers – Trump said: “I think she worked at the spa.”
Key Trump-related developments:
1. Epstein ‘Stole’ Employees from Mar-a-Lago
Trump suggested Epstein took Giuffre and other staffers from his Florida club. Speaking to reporters, Trump referenced his earlier comments about banning Epstein from Mar-a-Lago for “doing something inappropriate” by “stealing people that worked for me.”
2. Trump Lawyer Confirmed as Judge
The Senate confirmed Emil Bove, a former Trump defense attorney, to a federal appeals court seat despite whistleblower claims about disregarding court orders. The mostly party-line vote saw all Democrats and two Republicans oppose his nomination.
3. US-China Tariff Truce Extended
Trade negotiators agreed in principle to delay new tariffs after failing to resolve disputes in Stockholm talks. Any extension requires Trump’s approval, with no specified duration for the pause that was set to expire August 12.
4. Maxwell Seeks Immunity for Testimony
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted associate, offered to testify before Congress through her lawyer – but only if granted immunity and other conditions are met.
5. DOJ Voter Roll Inquiry
Federal officials requested personal information about non-citizens on California voter rolls, part of broader Trump administration efforts to examine voter registration data in multiple states.
6. New Orleans ID Program
The city announced plans for a municipal identification card system.New Orleans has introduced a city ID program to help residents who struggle to obtain identification, a move welcomed by immigrant communities as federal immigration crackdowns continue. The Crescent City ID program, launched Monday, aims to foster inclusion in the city.
In other news:
– The Trump administration proposed overturning a key scientific finding that supports U.S. climate change regulations.
– Twenty state attorneys general sued the administration over its request for personal data from a federal food assistance program, fearing it could be used for deportations.
– Immigration enforcement is reportedly straining U.S. factories as experienced foreign workers lose their jobs.
– Harvard agreed to provide employment records for staff as requested by the Trump administration but is withholding data for student-only positions.
Missed yesterday’s news? Here’s a recap of July 28, 2025.
