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First Lady Melania Trump's April 9, 2026 call for a congressional hearing where Epstein survivors could testify under oath has divided victims, with 15 signing a joint statement calling it "a deflection of responsibility" while others, including survivor Alicia Arden, welcomed the chance to testify. The split reflects deeper disagreements over whether Congress can deliver accountability that prosecutors and courts have not, and whether the proposal serves survivors' interests or the Trump administration's political needs.