In a highly anticipated NBC News exclusive with Hallie Jackson, several Jeffrey Epstein survivors and family members sat down to share their stories—some speaking publicly for the very first time. But the interview took a dramatic turn when Jackson asked the group directly whether any of them had ever seen or heard of President Donald Trump doing anything inappropriate connected to Epstein.

The response was immediate, unambiguous, and devastating to years of partisan speculation: “No.” That single word cut straight through a decade of media attempts to smear Trump by mere association. For many Americans, it served as long-overdue confirmation of what Trump and his supporters had maintained all along.

The interview coincided with a powerful Capitol Hill press conference where survivors—including Marina Lacerda, previously known anonymously as “Minor Victim 1” in Epstein’s federal indictment—came forward publicly. Lacerda urged Congress to release the full Epstein files, stating bluntly: “We need the Epstein files to be out.”

Her remarks highlighted what survivors say has been an unacceptable lack of transparency from the Department of Justice. Despite years of promises, they argue that crucial information about Epstein’s network, his clients, and the powerful figures who protected him remains hidden from the public.

What shocked Washington, however, was the political coalition forming around this fight for disclosure. In a rare moment of unity, lawmakers from both parties—Republicans Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nancy Mace, Lauren Boebert, and Democrat Ro Khanna—have initiated a discharge petition to force a House vote compelling the release of all remaining files.

If just two more Republicans join all Democrats in signing the petition, leadership will no longer be able to stall. That means the push for transparency is now bigger than any one party—and certainly bigger than the media establishment that spent years pushing false narratives about Trump.

The emotional toll of the survivors’ accounts was evident. Rep. Nancy Mace, herself a survivor of sexual assault, reportedly became so overwhelmed during private testimony that she had to briefly leave the room. Her reaction underscored the seriousness and trauma behind the testimonies—far beyond politics.

Survivors and their families expressed deep frustration with what they see as government foot-dragging. Many say they no longer trust federal agencies to tell the truth. As a result, some have begun compiling their own “client list” using logs, emails, and documents associated with Epstein’s operation.

Lisa Phillips, one of the survivors, emphasized that this effort is not about political theater—it is about finally achieving real accountability. She and others noted that while the House Oversight Committee has released tens of thousands of pages of material, much of it was already public. Survivors insist the real names, the real connections, and the real cover-ups remain buried.

For years, left-leaning media outlets used Epstein as a political weapon against Trump despite a total absence of evidence. The survivors’ unequivocal “no” in the NBC interview is now a major turning point. With Congress just a few signatures away from forcing a historic vote, the pressure for full disclosure is stronger than ever—and the truth may finally be on the verge of breaking wide open.