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Maxwell Ties Testimony to Trump Clemency Demand
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- Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee, pleading the Fifth Amendment.
- Her lawyer stated Maxwell would fully testify on Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes only if President Trump grants her clemency.
- Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, maintains that both Trump and Clinton are innocent regarding Epstein’s activities.
Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually from prison before the House Oversight Committee, choosing not to answer questions by invoking her constitutional right against self-incrimination.
After the deposition, her attorney David Markus stated that Maxwell would “speak fully and honestly” about her involvement and Epstein’s crimes if President Trump granted her clemency.
“If this committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path. Ms. Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump.”
“Only she can provide the complete account. Some may not like what they hear, but the truth matters. For example, both President Trump and President Clinton are innocent of any wrongdoing. Ms. Maxwell alone can explain why, and the public is entitled to that explanation.”
House Oversight Chairman James Comer expressed disappointment in Maxwell’s refusal to testify, stating it was unsurprising.
“We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed, as well as questions about potential co-conspirators. We sincerely want to get to the truth for the American people and justice for survivors.”
Maxwell continues to serve a 20-year prison sentence and has been seeking a pardon from President Trump, who has not publicly indicated consideration of such a pardon.
Investigative files include photos and documents from Epstein’s estate featuring both Trump and Clinton, but there is no evidence tying them to any of Epstein’s criminal activities, nor have Epstein’s victims accused them of wrongdoing.
Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter recalled in a Justice Department interview that Trump contacted him in 2006, noting that “everyone has known he’s been doing this” in reference to Epstein, and advised to “focus on” Maxwell, saying, “She is evil.”
Maxwell participated in multiple interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, confirming close associations between Epstein, Trump, and Clinton, but specifying she never saw either man act inappropriately.
“The president was never inappropriate with anybody. In the times that I was with him, he was a gentleman in all respects.”
Maxwell’s lawyer reiterated she had no evidence of wrongdoing by Trump or Clinton, a position supported by testimony from Rep. Andy Biggs.
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam claimed Maxwell’s offer was a tactic to seek a pardon from Trump.
Top Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia alleged Maxwell had received “special treatment” after her transfer from a Florida facility to a Texas prison, which followed meetings with the Justice Department. The Supreme Court declined to hear Maxwell’s appeal in October.
President Trump stated in July he had “not thought about” pardoning Maxwell, but later said he would “take a look at” her case and “speak to the DOJ.”
“A lot of people have asked me for a pardon,” Trump remarked.
The House Oversight Committee plans to question former President Clinton and Hillary Clinton later this month about their connections to Epstein.
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