She’s an Epstein survivor who trusted Trump. Now she’s urging voters to reject the ‘BS.’

November 2, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein survivors, including Jena-Lisa Jones who voted for Trump in 2024 based on his promise to release Epstein files, are now campaigning for Democratic candidates after becoming disillusioned with Republican opposition to transparency. Working with bipartisan congressional representatives, the survivors successfully pushed for the release of 3. 5 million files, though they continue advocating for 3 million more documents.

Who is affected

Jeffrey Epstein survivors including Jena-Lisa Jones, Sharlene Rochard, Marina Lacerda, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and Courtney Wild
Hundreds of other known Epstein victims
Democratic congressional candidates in Texas, Michigan, New York, and Florida (including Angie Nixon, Pia Dandiya, Bale Dalton, and Elizabeth Holmes)
GOP Sens. Ashley Moody of Florida and Roger Marshall of Kansas
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna
Vulnerable youth in Palm Beach County schools
Voters in battleground states and Florida
Students at Royal Palm Beach High School where at least 15 survivors attended
Communities in Belle Glade and other impoverished areas of Florida

What action is being taken

Survivors are traveling on the road with the Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room and bookmobile
Survivors are holding events with Democratic congressional candidates in key battleground races
Survivors are campaigning in multiple states including Texas, Michigan, New York, and Florida
Marina Lacerda is appearing in television ads funded by a political action committee opposing GOP senators
Elizabeth Holmes is running to flip the Republican-held 94th District in Florida's state House
Survivors are continuing to push for the release of approximately 3 million additional files

Why it matters

This advocacy demonstrates how sexual abuse survivors are leveraging their experiences to influence electoral politics and push for governmental accountability. The survivors' campaign highlights the intersection of corruption, women's rights, and justice, showing how broken systems continue to fail vulnerable populations—the same inequalities and systemic failures that enabled Epstein to prey on young girls from impoverished backgrounds persist today. Their message resonates with voters frustrated by perceived corruption and lack of transparency, particularly among suburban mothers who regret voting for Trump. The survivors' bipartisan approach—working with both Republican and Democratic representatives initially—evolved into primarily Democratic support, illustrating how the issue has become politically polarized and potentially could influence control of Congress.

What's next

The survivors are continuing to push for the release of approximately 3 million more Epstein files
Congressional elections are scheduled for Tuesday (the article references an upcoming election)
Elizabeth Holmes' campaign for Florida's 94th state House District is ongoing
The bookmobile tour is continuing with additional campaign events

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