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President Trump on Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell: 'I Haven't Thought About It'

CBS New YorkAugust 5, 20251 min616 views
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Ghislaine Maxwell's Cooperation with DOJ

  • 🤝 Ghislaine Maxwell, described as Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, has been meeting with Deputy AG Todd Blanch for two days.
  • 🗣️ Maxwell's attorney stated that this was her first opportunity to answer questions about what happened with Mr. Epstein, and that the truth will come out.
  • ⚖️ Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence.

Speculation on Pardon or Commutation

  • ❓ President Trump was asked if he would consider a pardon or commutation for Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • 🤷‍♂️ Trump responded, "It's something I haven't thought about."
  • 📰 The curiosity around a potential pardon is expected to persist as long as Trump does not explicitly shut down the possibility.

Maxwell's Potential Motivations

  • 💡 Maxwell's attorney hopes to get her some relief, though he stated no deal was offered by the DOJ.
  • 🤔 The motivation for Maxwell to cooperate with the DOJ for two days is speculated to be the possibility of receiving something in return.
  • 📢 Deputy AG Blanch indicated that the DOJ will share additional information stemming from the meetings at the appropriate time.

Trump's Stance on Epstein Connection

  • 🚫 President Trump continued to deny any connection to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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