Donald Trump Breaks Silence After Andrew Is Ousted from Royal Family Over Epstein Tie

Donald Trump has spoken publicly for the first time after King Charles officially removed Prince Andrew’s royal titles because of his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The decision has caused a storm in both the U.K. and around the world, and Trump’s reaction has added even more attention to the matter.

While talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he felt sorry for the Royal Family, calling the situation “terrible” and “tragic.” He added that it was “too bad” and that he felt “badly for the family,” offering his sympathy rather than judgment.

Buckingham Palace announced on October 30 that Andrew, the 65-year-old Duke of York, would no longer be known as “His Royal Highness” or hold any royal titles. Instead, he will now go by his full name, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The statement also confirmed that Andrew would lose his residence at the Royal Lodge in Windsor and be moved to private accommodation.

The Palace explained that this step was necessary even though Andrew still denies all allegations against him. Officials added that their thoughts remain with the victims and survivors of any form of abuse, making it clear that the royal family wishes to distance itself from the controversy.

Andrew, born as the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, had been given the title Duke of York early in his life and was once one of the most prominent members of the royal family. However, his reputation has been overshadowed for years by accusations linking him to Epstein’s sex trafficking network and the lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s victims.

Giuffre accused Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager and later reached a legal settlement with him. Although Andrew has consistently denied ever meeting her, a now-famous photograph showing him with Giuffre and Ghislaine Maxwell in the background has continued to haunt him.

In a shocking revelation reported by The Mail, an email allegedly sent by Andrew to Epstein surfaced, written a day after the infamous photo appeared in 2011. “It would seem we are in this together and will have to rise above it,” Andrew supposedly wrote—despite claiming he had ended his friendship with Epstein a year earlier.

Giuffre, who tragically died by suicide earlier this year, had written a detailed memoir titled Nobody’s Girl, where she shared painful accounts of her exploitation by Epstein and several powerful men, including Andrew. She described the prince as “friendly but entitled,” saying he acted as though being with her was his “birthright.”

She also recalled that when she first met Andrew, Maxwell encouraged him to guess her age. Andrew correctly guessed that she was 17 and reportedly replied, “My daughters are just a little younger than you.”

Following the official announcement stripping Andrew of his titles, Giuffre’s family issued a statement calling the move a long-awaited victory. “Today, an ordinary American girl brought down a British prince with her truth and courage,” they said. “Our sister Virginia never stopped fighting for accountability—not just for herself, but for every survivor like her.”

While Trump’s reaction showed sympathy toward the royal family, many observers noted that his own name has been mentioned in connection with Epstein in the past, although he has never been charged with any crime related to the case.

For now, Andrew’s downfall stands as one of the most shocking royal scandals in recent memory—one that has not only reshaped his life but also left a lasting stain on the image of the monarchy.