Virginia Giuffre Shares Memories of Meeting Donald Trump for the First Time at Mar-a-Lago

At the time, Giuffre and her father were responsible for maintaining the air conditioning units in hotel rooms and the clay tennis courts at the resort. She recounted that Trump personally gave her a brief tour of the property before introducing her to the hiring manager. After passing both a drug test and a polygraph exam, she was offered employment at Mar-a-Lago. Giuffre described Trump as friendly and approachable during this first meeting. She recalled, “They weren’t friends exactly. But Dad worked hard, and Trump liked that,” adding that he told her, “It was fantastic that you were here.” Trump also engaged her in casual conversation about her experiences, including whether she had babysat and mentioning families who stayed in nearby properties.

Beyond her personal interactions with powerful figures, Giuffre’s memoir focuses on the broader abuse she endured and the systemic issues surrounding sexual trafficking. She emphasized the responsibility of those who were part of Epstein’s circle, writing, “Don’t be fooled by those in Epstein’s circle who say they didn’t know what Epstein was doing. Anyone who spent any significant amount of time with Epstein saw him touching girls in ways you wouldn’t want a creepy old man touching your daughter. They can say they didn’t know he was raping children. But they were not blind. Not to mention the fact that many prominent people were still associating with him years after.” Her words reflect both her anger and her determination to hold those indirectly involved accountable, stressing that ignorance was not a valid excuse.

Giuffre concluded her memoir reflecting on the emotional toll of repeatedly sharing her story, but also expressing a sense of accomplishment and purpose. She wrote, “I don’t regret it, but the constant telling and retelling has been extremely painful and exhausting.” Despite the personal cost, the memoir stands as a testament to her resilience and courage, ensuring her story and message reach the public and continue to advocate for justice for survivors of abuse.