Former President Donald Trump has hinted that he may consider pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell and dismissed inquiries about the Epstein files, indicating he is indifferent to further document disclosures. This follows the release of over 23,000 documents to Congress by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, which include numerous emails referencing Trump.
In the emails, Epstein suggested that Trump was knowledgeable about certain matters, though Trump denied any involvement, questioning Epstein’s association with Bill Clinton. Trump recently announced on his Truth Social platform his intention to task Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel with investigating Epstein’s high-profile associates, including former President Clinton.
When asked about supporting the release of more Epstein files by the House of Representatives, Trump expressed apathy, labeling it a Democratic scheme and highlighting other figures like Reid Hoffman, distancing himself from Epstein’s activities. In response, Hoffman urged Trump to release all Epstein files for the sake of justice for the victims.
Regarding the possibility of pardoning Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, Trump stated he had not actively considered it and left the option open. He emphasized that he neither confirms nor rules out the prospect of a pardon.
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