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Maxwell Defends Trump Amid Epstein Scrutiny and Controversy

8/23/2025

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Ghislaine Maxwell stated in a DOJ interview that she never saw Donald Trump act inappropriately and praised his presidency.
The DOJ published transcripts and audio from the July interview, where Maxwell received limited immunity.
Critics doubt Maxwell's credibility due to her connections with Epstein and her imprisonment.
This release coincides with scrutiny of Trump's ties to Epstein amid his efforts to manage political repercussions.

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Ghislaine Maxwell stated in a DOJ interview that she never saw Donald Trump act inappropriately and praised his presidency.
The DOJ published transcripts and audio from the July interview, where Maxwell received limited immunity.
Critics doubt Maxwell's credibility due to her connections with Epstein and her imprisonment.
This release coincides with scrutiny of Trump's ties to Epstein amid his efforts to manage political repercussions.