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Trump Considered Pardon for Maxwell Amid Epstein Ties

7/11/2025

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In a twist of political intrigue, President Trump contemplated a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, fearing she could expose their ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Although he expressed sympathy for her, his advisors firmly rejected the idea. In 2022, Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years, while Trump's team dismissed any talks of clemency.

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In a twist of political intrigue, President Trump contemplated a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, fearing she could expose their ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Although he expressed sympathy for her, his advisors firmly rejected the idea. In 2022, Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years, while Trump's team dismissed any talks of clemency.