Trump Addresses Possibly Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell

President Donald Trump recently addressed the possibility of granting clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, stating that he has not considered a pardon or commutation for her at this time. However, he did not explicitly rule out the option.

When asked by a CNN reporter whether he would consider pardoning Maxwell, Trump replied, “It’s something I haven’t thought about. I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I have not thought about.”

Pressed again later on the issue, Trump said, “I can’t talk about that now. … it’s very sensitive,” as he shifted focus to praising Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Trump highlighted Blanche’s professionalism and confirmed that Blanche was currently engaged with the case.

Blanche had reportedly met with Maxwell in Florida on Thursday, with another meeting scheduled for the following day. The purpose of these meetings is part of a renewed effort by the Department of Justice to enhance transparency in the Epstein investigation.

Trump commented on Blanche’s involvement, saying, “I don’t know about the meeting. I know it’s taking place, and he’s a fantastic man. He’s a great attorney.” Blanche previously served as Trump’s own criminal defense attorney.

Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in 2022.

She was convicted for working alongside Jeffrey Epstein to exploit underage girls, helping to seduce and abuse them over the span of several years, per the Conservative Brief.

Following Thursday’s meeting, Blanche stated that he would return to speak with Maxwell again on Friday. He later posted on X, confirming the meeting and promising that the Justice Department would disclose details about it at an appropriate time.

Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, spoke to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Tallahassee. He said Maxwell answered every question “truthfully, honestly and to the best of her ability,” and did not invoke any legal privileges or refuse to respond.

Earlier in the week, Blanche said on social media that President Donald Trump had directed officials to “release all credible evidence.” He added that if Maxwell held incriminating information, both the FBI and the DOJ would take her statements seriously.

Markus welcomed Blanche’s meeting with Maxwell, describing the day as productive. However, he clarified that Maxwell had not been promised any clemency or reduction in her sentence.

Controversy surrounding the Epstein case escalated earlier in the month after the Justice Department reversed course and declined to release new information related to the investigation. This decision contradicted earlier assurances made by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Prosecutors had asserted that Maxwell was instrumental in finding and grooming underage girls for Epstein. Often, these victims were misled with false promises involving education or modeling careers.

Maxwell’s trial featured disturbing testimony from multiple victims, detailing how she earned their trust and later exposed them to Epstein’s abuse. Her conviction led to a 20-year prison sentence.

Even after her sentencing, public interest in Maxwell remains high, given her and Epstein’s close connections to influential individuals—including former presidents, billionaires, and members of royalty.

Although officials from Trump’s Justice Department claimed that Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019, skepticism remains. The unusual circumstances of his death and his elite network continue to fuel speculation and conspiracy theories.

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