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Trump Speaks Out on Epstein, Suggests Maxwell Pardon

8/1/2025

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President Donald Trump addressed Jeffrey Epstein's misconduct at his Mar-a-Lago club, alleging that Epstein "stole" Virginia Giuffre and other young women from the spa. Trump claimed he cautioned Epstein about his actions and suggested a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.

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President Donald Trump addressed Jeffrey Epstein's misconduct at his Mar-a-Lago club, alleging that Epstein "stole" Virginia Giuffre and other young women from the spa. Trump claimed he cautioned Epstein about his actions and suggested a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.