Is Trump considering pardon for Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell? Here's latest update from US President

President Donald Trump spoke to the media about Ghislaine Maxwell before his Scotland trip, saying he has not considered a pardon for her.

Updated on: Jul 26, 2025, 19:37:35 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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President Donald Trump spoke with the media before departing for afive0day trip to Scotland on Friday and revealed whether he was considering a pardon for late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.

When Trump was addressing the media outside the White House, he was asked about Maxwell and Epstein's case. “People should really focus on how well the country is doing,” the President stated.

Democrats are furious that Trump's former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, who is currently the Deputy Attorney General, is scheduled to meet with Maxwell for a second day today. She is serving a 20-year sentence for her involvement in Epstein's child sex trafficking scheme.

On being asked if Trump has decided a pardon for Maxwell, he said, “I haven't thought about it,” claiming that he has “nothing to do with the guy,” the UK Independent reported.

His statement came amid the uproar over the Epstein list. Trump and Epstein were close friends and were often seen together in photos during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Epstein was present at Trump's second wedding in 1993, and reports have claimed that Trump wrote a bawdy birthday message in a book for Epstein's 50th birthday.

Ex-Trump lawyer to grill Ghislaine Maxwell for second day

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to examine Maxwell for a second day on Friday to determine if she has any new information regarding the closely watched case.

She will be interrogated at a federal courthouse located in Tallahassee, Florida. Maxwell will be taken to the court from the nearby federal jail.

Blanche's interview will consist of the same questions that were asked on Thursday.

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House Republican revolt in the House over Epstein files

Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly ordered the house to go into early summer vacation in order to prevent lawmakers from dealing with the situation after House Republicans rebelled against GOP leadership over the Trump administration's management of the Epstein documents.

According to Politico, Johnson was facing a "growing crisis" among his key Republican supporters as leadership declined to take any action on Epstein to the House floor, adding to the uproar over the administration's failure to release all government documents pertaining to the sex offender.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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