Former White House counsel questions credibility of Epstein accuser's claims

Kathryn Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under President Obama and later as Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer, testified before the House oversight committee that she could not confirm Virginia Giuffre’s allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She argued that some of Giuffre’s claims lacked inherent credibility because they did not name specific individuals or details. The Giuffre family, represented by brother Sky Roberts and sister-in-law Amanda Roberts, condemned Ruemmler’s comments as reprehensible and an attempt to undermine the survivor’s courage.

Ruemmler’s testimony follows the DOJ’s release of the Epstein Files, which revealed thousands of emails between her and Epstein, including affectionate nicknames and advice on handling inquiries. She asserted that her relationship with Epstein was professional, that she never observed evidence of ongoing wrongdoing, and that many of her emails were taken out of context. The hearing also noted Ruemmler’s recent resignation from Goldman Sachs amid the scrutiny.