Donald Trump has expressed sympathy for the British royal family following King Charles's decision to strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles amid ongoing scrutiny over his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the situation as a "tragic situation" and said, "It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the family. I feel badly for the family."

The announcement from Buckingham Palace last week officially changed Andrew's title to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, removing his titles of Prince and Duke of York, as well as his HRH style. This significant move was made in response to increasing pressure related to Andrew's ties to Epstein, particularly after the release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, which includes new allegations against him. Andrew has denied these accusations.

Following the title removal, Andrew is set to relocate to a property on the Sandringham Estate, with the costs covered by King Charles. Meanwhile, in the United States, members of a congressional committee investigating Epstein have renewed their calls for Andrew to testify regarding his connections to the late financier. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam stated, "If he wants to clear his name, if he wants to do right by the victims, he will come forward." He emphasized that Andrew's name has frequently arisen in discussions with victims, indicating he may have valuable information.

Another committee member, Raja Krishnamoorthi, mentioned he would consider formally summoning Andrew with a subpoena, although enforcing this while he is outside the U.S. could be challenging. The ongoing scrutiny of Andrew's past continues to raise questions about accountability and justice for Epstein's victims.