Two victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein have raised concerns about the Trump administration’s intentions in a letter to the court released on Monday.
Both victims, who remain anonymous, wrote individually to District Judge Richard Berman, indicating that they, along with other survivors, felt overlooked in the government’s efforts to make documents public.
“I’m not sure if the main focus here will truly be on supporting victims, seeking justice, or addressing child exploitation. At least, that’s not how it feels to me,” wrote one victim, expressing concerns that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI seemed more intent on safeguarding the interests of “wealthy men.”
The second victim expressed a sense of “disgusting fear” regarding the DOJ’s management of the efforts to release the so-called “Epstein Files.”
“Dear United States, I wish you would address and treat the Epstein situation with greater respect for the victims,” the victim wrote. “I am not a pawn in your political games.”
“What you’ve done and continue to do is eating away at me every day, as I feel I’m helping to keep this narrative alive,” they continued.
The Trump administration has been pursuing transparency regarding Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, especially following heavy criticism from various political circles.
This year, the Justice Department stated that Epstein did not have a “client list” and confirmed that his 2019 death was a suicide, which has upset conspiracy theorists who believe that the truth about Epstein and Maxwell’s involvement in sex trafficking has been hidden.
President Trump is reportedly becoming more frustrated as his supporters demand further information or the appointment of a special prosecutor. Recently, senior DOJ officials have started discussions with Maxwell.
The victims noted that the focus on Epstein had perhaps gone too far.
“The current obsession with the ‘Epstein Files’ and the ‘client list’ is excessive. What should be prioritized isn’t the celebrity involved but the victims,” said the first victim. “Why isn’t there more concern regarding how sensitive information affects us?”
While neither victim explicitly requested that the transcript remain sealed, they both urged caution when it comes to releasing any information.
Tuesday marks the deadline for the government’s request for Epstein victims to seal their documents, with the judge stating that he would address them “quickly” afterward.
