In a poignant and defiant interview on December 21, 2025, Epstein survivor Annie Farmer has broken her silence on President Trump’s repeated dismissal of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as a “Democrat hoax.” Farmer, who endured abuse at Epstein’s New Mexico ranch in 1996 at age 16 and testified against Ghislaine Maxwell in 2021, described Trump’s rhetoric as “very troubling” and “offensive,” warning it sends a “terrible message” to victims and perpetuates a culture of denial that allowed Epstein’s crimes to flourish for decades.
Farmer’s comments come amid the fallout from the Department of Justice’s partial release of Epstein files on December 19, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by Trump last month. The law, a bipartisan effort, mandated full disclosure, yet the DOJ uploaded only a fraction of documents, with heavy redactions and mysterious deletions—including files referencing Trump. Farmer, a key advocate for the legislation, expressed frustration: “To see the president, who signed this bill, now call the entire push for transparency a hoax is chilling. It undermines survivors and protects the powerful.”
Trump has repeatedly labeled the Epstein disclosures a “Democrat hoax,” most recently on September 3, 2025, dismissing bipartisan pressure as politically motivated. He reiterated this stance amid revelations of emails positioning Epstein as a “Trump whisperer” and photos linking him to the financier. White House spokespeople have echoed this, accusing Democrats of selective leaks to fabricate scandals.
For Farmer, the implications are profound. “When the president calls our pain a hoax, it tells abusers they can hide behind politics,” she told CNN. She highlighted a 1996 FBI report in the files confirming her sister Maria’s ignored complaint, questioning if Epstein’s protections stemmed from elite ties, including potential government connections. Farmer fears this rhetoric could deter victims from coming forward and stall accountability, especially as more files trickle out.
Bipartisan lawmakers, including Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), have amplified Farmer’s concerns, threatening impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi for non-compliance. Victims’ advocates rally with #NoMoreHoaxes, demanding unredacted truth.
Farmer’s confrontation underscores a broader reckoning: in a polarized era, dismissing trauma as partisan erodes justice. As she vows to continue fighting, her message is clear—Epstein’s legacy isn’t a hoax; it’s a haunting reality demanding exposure.
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