Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein released a moving PSA urging Congress to unseal all records related to the convicted sex offender, saying “It’s time to bring the secrets out of the shadows.” The ad ran days before a House vote — advanced via a discharge petition by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna — on legislation to force disclosure. Survivors, including Annie Farmer and Danielle Bensky, emphasized the human impact and called for accountability, while the White House has labeled the disclosures a “hoax.” Senior Republicans say many in their conference may back the transparency bill.
“Bring the Secrets Out of the Shadows”: Epstein Survivors Demand Congress Unseal All Files in New PSA
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein released a moving PSA urging Congress to unseal all records related to the convicted sex offender, saying “It’s time to bring the secrets out of the shadows.” The ad ran days before a House vote — advanced via a discharge petition by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna — on legislation to force disclosure. Survivors, including Annie Farmer and Danielle Bensky, emphasized the human impact and called for accountability, while the White House has labeled the disclosures a “hoax.” Senior Republicans say many in their conference may back the transparency bill.
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Survivors Publish Emotional PSA Calling for Full Release of Epstein Records
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have released a powerful public service announcement urging Congress to unseal every file related to the convicted financier, declaring, “It’s time to bring the secrets out of the shadows.” The PSA, produced by the group World Without Exploitation, premiered days before a House vote on legislation that would compel the Justice Department to disclose all records connected to Epstein.
Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna advanced the measure by filing a discharge petition to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing a House vote expected this week. The move drew criticism from President Donald Trump and sparked renewed debate about transparency and accountability in the Epstein case.
The video features several survivors holding photos of themselves as teenagers—ages 14 to 17—each saying plainly, “This is me when I met Jeffrey Epstein.” A card in the PSA reads, “Five administrations and we’re still in the dark.” The spot closes by urging viewers to call their members of Congress and demand the release of the records.
Annie Farmer: “Please remember that these are crimes that were committed against real humans, real individuals.”
One survivor in the ad, Annie Farmer, told NBC News that the push to unseal records is “not a political issue,” emphasizing the human cost of the crimes. Farmer’s sister, Maria Farmer, was reportedly the first woman to file a criminal complaint against Epstein in 1996. Another survivor featured in the PSA, Danielle Bensky, said she hopes President Trump will meet victims so he can see their testimony firsthand.
Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee released a tranche of emails obtained from Epstein’s estate, and in highlighted messages Epstein suggested that Trump “knew about the girls” and had spent hours at Epstein’s home with a person identified in reporting as Virginia Giuffre. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the disclosures as a “hoax,” accusing Democrats of selectively leaking messages to create a false narrative against the president.
Trump has repeatedly denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. He has also called for broader scrutiny of Epstein’s ties to others, including public figures such as Bill Clinton, while his own name appears in some of the materials already released. In statements and posts on Truth Social, the president has at times urged investigators to release files and at other times called the reporting politically motivated.
Senior Republicans have privately told Politico they expect dozens in their conference to support the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signaling bipartisan interest in greater disclosure. As the House prepares to vote, survivors’ advocates say the push is aimed at accountability, transparency and recognition of victims’ experiences.
How to Help
The PSA ends with a clear call to action: contact your member of Congress and demand that all records related to Jeffrey Epstein be made public so victims and the public can see the full scope of what occurred.