Federal investigators received a major update in the Jeffrey Epstein case this week when Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly cleared President Donald Trump of any connection to Epstein’s crimes.
According to sources cited by ABC News, Maxwell told authorities she never saw Trump in any compromising situation during the time she knew him. The claim is seen as vindication for Trump, who has long distanced himself from Epstein and dismissed any wrongdoing.
Meeting With DOJ Deputy Yields Key Info
Maxwell met over two days with Todd Blanche, top deputy to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, for a total of nine hours of questioning. Her attorney, David Oscar Markus, said Maxwell answered every question asked and did not request anything in return.
“The deputy attorney general is seeking the truth,” Markus told reporters. “He asked every possible question, and he was doing an amazing job.”
Markus confirmed that Maxwell gave investigators a list of approximately 100 individuals who she claims were part of Epstein’s inner circle and may have participated in abuse.
Blanche reportedly informed Maxwell that President Trump has the authority to issue her a pardon, though Trump has said he has not considered it.
Transferred to Minimum-Security Facility
Shortly after the meetings, Maxwell was moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas—a shift described as “unusual,” raising speculation that her cooperation could result in more lenient treatment.
The Department of Justice has not commented on the reason behind the move, but the timing has fueled further interest.
Trump Distances Himself From Epstein
The new details follow media claims that Trump once gave Epstein a crude birthday card—a Wall Street Journal story that the president dismissed as a distraction.
Maxwell’s confirmation that Trump did nothing wrong undercuts media efforts to tie him to the Epstein scandal.
Trump’s critics have long tried to link him to Epstein, but court records and public testimony have never produced evidence of misconduct. Maxwell’s statement reinforces that.
Comer Targets Epstein Cover-Up
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) has subpoenaed 10 former officials going back to the George W. Bush administration, as part of a probe into the Epstein case.
One of the individuals subpoenaed is former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who may have been involved in the 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement that let Epstein avoid serious prison time.
Maxwell has argued she was protected under that original deal and should not be imprisoned, a claim now under review.
