An attorney representing a woman who accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her during her childhood is urging the president to provide sworn testimony.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom urges President Donald Trump to testify regarding his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. / Evan Vucci / REUTERS
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Lisa Bloom represents the woman who alleges Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to Trump in 1984 when she was approximately 13. An FBI report, part of the recently released Epstein files, disclosed that the woman informed interviewers in 2019 that Trump had compelled her to engage in a sexual act with him.
She further claimed that Trump struck her on the side of her head after she reportedly “bit the s–t out of” his penis. Trump has denied these allegations.
In a statement to the Daily Beast, Bloom referred to Melania Trump’s surprising press statement, in which the former First Lady disavowed any knowledge of Epstein’s offenses or any connection to the disgraced financier.
“Although Melania Trump appears chiefly concerned with her own reputation currently, she does advocate for congressional hearings. We concur,” stated Bloom. “Furthermore, the individual most frequently named in the Epstein files should be subpoenaed to testify: Donald Trump.”
A request for comment sent to the White House received no immediate reply.
Bloom also represents ten other individuals who survived Epstein’s abuse. On Thursday, two more Epstein survivors, Maria and Annie Farmer, released a separate statement.
“While we cannot speak for all survivors, our desire is for accountability, transparency, and justice. The federal government has consistently mishandled the Epstein investigation, disregarding survivors, infringing on their privacy, and withholding outstanding records from the Department of Justice—including my full 1996 FBI records. If the federal government is genuinely dedicated to aiding survivors, it ought to consult us on our needs and pursue the truth wherever it leads.”
Trump speaks about the deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the White House’s Grand Foyer. An Epstein victim has since urged her husband to testify before Congress. / Evan Vucci / REUTERS
In her press statement, Melania asserted that Congress should grant Epstein’s numerous victims a public hearing “to testify under oath before Congress, backed by the authority of sworn testimony.”
Certain legislators countered that her husband’s administration had complicated this process, pointing to former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s refusal to acknowledge victims during a February hearing.
Melania also denied any association with Epstein, suggesting he did not operate in isolation. Following her statement at the White House, the first lady declined to answer questions.