The Briefing with Jen Psaki

'A slap in the face': Family members rage at Trump defenders hijacking Epstein victim's remarks

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Nov 14, 2025
Senator Adam Schiff, a leading advocate for oversight, joins Representative Ro Khanna, a tech and justice champion, and Amanda Roberts, a survivor-justice advocate and sister-in-law of Virginia Roberts Giuffre. The trio discusses the release of Epstein documents and the political manipulation surrounding them, especially by Trump defenders. They express outrage at the unredacting of survivor names, highlighting the emotional toll on families. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for accountability, thorough investigations, and respect for survivors in the push for justice.
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INSIGHT

Epstein Email Challenges Photo Denials

  • The newly released Epstein documents include an email where Epstein admits Virginia Giuffre was photographed with Prince Andrew, undermining denials that the photo was fake.
  • Jen Psaki and guests say this email is a major piece of potentially vindicating evidence for Giuffre and damages Maxwell and Andrew's denials.
ANECDOTE

Family Says Survivor Was Politically Outed

  • Sky and Amanda Roberts describe how Republicans and the White House outed Virginia Giuffre's name from redacted files to defend Trump, calling it a "slap in the face."
  • They say this outing violated her legacy and disrespected their grieving family while politicizing a survivor's story.
ADVICE

Demand Full Release And Follow Paper Trails

  • Amanda Roberts calls for full release of files and thorough investigations to follow paper trails and accountability.
  • She urges both parties to protect survivors and avoid exploiting them for political gain.
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