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This news comes as attention returns to Epstein’s circle following the Department of Justice (DoJ) and FBI’s joint memo concluding that Epstein died by suicide, with no evidence suggesting he blackmailed powerful individuals. The White House and Alfred A. Knopf have not yet provided comments.
Giuffre, who tragically passed away in April, was a key figure in high-profile legal battles involving Epstein’s inner circle. She notably accused Prince Andrew of sexually exploiting her as a minor—claims the British royal denies. In 2022, Giuffre settled with Prince Andrew out of court.
Knopf spokesperson Todd Doughty stated that Giuffre made “no allegations of abuse against Trump.” Women were reportedly hired by Epstein from the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida where Giuffre worked when she claims she was approached by Maxwell and hired as a masseuse for Epstein. Maxwell denies these allegations.
In July, President Trump said Epstein “stole” Giuffre while explaining that he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago because the latter had taken people who worked for him. Trump stated, “I said, listen, we don’t want you taking our people,” and decided to bar Epstein after it happened again.
Speculation about a “client list” has circulated online, and during his 2024 campaign, Trump suggested he would release such a list if re-elected. Democrats have pushed for Trump to release the files, alleging that Trump resisted due to concerns of being named in them.
The Department of Justice released the first batch of Epstein-related files to the House Oversight Committee last Friday afternoon, though Chairman James Comer indicated his committee would make some documents public.
Giuffre’s memoir is set for release on October 21 and will likely reignite interest in Epstein’s broader network. It may help dispel or affirm lingering questions based on its revelations.
