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In reply to the discussion: Virginia Giuffre raped by 'well-known Prime Minister,' US version of posthumous memoir claims [View all]From her book released today:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/prince-andrew-virginia-giuffre-abuse-epstein-maxwell
I can still remember walking on to the manicured grounds of Mar-a-Lago for the first time. It was early morning my dads shift began at 7am, and Id caught a ride to work with him. Already the air was heavy and moist, and the clubs 20 acres of carefully landscaped greens and lawns seemed to shimmer.
My dad was responsible for maintaining the resorts in-room air-conditioning units, not to mention its five championship tennis courts, so he knew his way around. I remember he gave me a brief tour before presenting me to the hiring manager, who agreed to take me on. That first day, I was given a uniform a white polo shirt, emblazoned with the Mar-a-Lago crest, and a short white skirt and a name tag that said JENNA in all capital letters. (Although I was called Virginia, everyone at home called me Jenna.)
After a few days, my dad said he wanted to introduce me to Mr Trump himself. They werent friends, exactly. But Dad worked hard, and Trump liked that Id seen photos of them posing together, shaking hands. So one day my father took me to Trumps office. This is my daughter, Dad said, and his voice sounded proud. Trump couldnt have been friendlier, telling me it was fantastic that I was there. Do you like kids? he asked. Do you babysit at all? He explained that he owned several houses next to the resort that he lent to friends. Soon I was making extra money a few nights a week, minding the children of the elite.
My dad was responsible for maintaining the resorts in-room air-conditioning units, not to mention its five championship tennis courts, so he knew his way around. I remember he gave me a brief tour before presenting me to the hiring manager, who agreed to take me on. That first day, I was given a uniform a white polo shirt, emblazoned with the Mar-a-Lago crest, and a short white skirt and a name tag that said JENNA in all capital letters. (Although I was called Virginia, everyone at home called me Jenna.)
After a few days, my dad said he wanted to introduce me to Mr Trump himself. They werent friends, exactly. But Dad worked hard, and Trump liked that Id seen photos of them posing together, shaking hands. So one day my father took me to Trumps office. This is my daughter, Dad said, and his voice sounded proud. Trump couldnt have been friendlier, telling me it was fantastic that I was there. Do you like kids? he asked. Do you babysit at all? He explained that he owned several houses next to the resort that he lent to friends. Soon I was making extra money a few nights a week, minding the children of the elite.
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Virginia Giuffre raped by 'well-known Prime Minister,' US version of posthumous memoir claims [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Tuesday
OP
Donate one to the local library, the Republican pukes will throw it away.
dem4decades
18 hrs ago
#52
Yeah. He was my first thought... Especially after it was revealed he's in cahoots with Trump
hlthe2b
Tuesday
#7
Ehud Barak, former PM of Israel, was proven to have visited Epstein at least 30 times.
Wiz Imp
Tuesday
#6
Wow! It will be interesting to see what additional information can be gleaned
Wiz Imp
18 hrs ago
#53
But Jeffrey Epstein had ALL the proof she needed, in the form of photos and videos
FakeNoose
Tuesday
#20
This account makes me deeply troubled by the state of the world, and by humanity.
bucolic_frolic
Tuesday
#27
Just saying we've never had an explanation for why David Cameron resigned early
meadowlander
Yesterday
#37
I agree with your last sentence, but, as per Ms. volestrangler, it probably doesn't apply to Cameron.
TheRickles
20 hrs ago
#42