Trump Responds to Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Question, DOJ Shuts Down Dark Web Child Abuse Site

Trump on Potential Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon

• 🎙️ President Trump stated he is "allowed" to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell but has not been approached about it, calling it "inappropriate to talk about it" at this time.
• ❓ Maxwell's attorney confirmed she answered all questions accurately during recent meetings with the Justice Department, without invoking Fifth Amendment protections.
• ⚖️ The Deputy Attorney General is expected to release the outcome of these conversations at an appropriate time, with uncertainty surrounding potential immunity grants.

Epstein Files and Political Pressure

• 🗣️ Trump also expressed personal grievances with Jeffrey Epstein, claiming Epstein stole employees from him.
• 🏛️ Republicans are increasing pressure on Speaker Johnson for more answers regarding the unsealing of Epstein-related files.
• 📰 The Trump administration is seeking to unseal sealed grand jury testimonies related to Maxwell and Epstein.

Legal Actions and Media

• ✍️ Trump is requesting an expedited deposition of Rupert Murdoch in his libel case against The Wall Street Journal over an article concerning Trump and Epstein.
• 📰 Attorneys cite Murdoch's age and health as reasons for the expedited request, questioning his involvement in the article's publication.

DOJ Shuts Down Dark Web Child Abuse Site

• 🌐 The Justice Department has shut down a dark web child abuse site with over 120,000 members and approximately 100,000 daily visitors.
• 👮 18 individuals have been federally charged for their roles in operating the site and distributing child pornography.
• ⏳ Investigations into such sites, like this one initiated in 2020, highlight the lengthy process of taking down illegal content and identifying perpetrators.