USA Trump Faces Heat Over Epstein Files After DOJ Meets Ghislaine Maxwell

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A high-ranking justice official met with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's close associate, as demands rise for the Trump administration to release files on Epstein’s infamous sex trafficking network. The meeting occurred in Tallahassee, Florida, where Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence.

 

Maxwell’s lawyer, David Markus, shared that while details remain confidential, Maxwell answered all questions posed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The discussions will carry into another session on Friday, Blanche announced on social media.

 

This development brings renewed focus to Maxwell, 63, convicted of aiding Epstein in abusing young girls. As public interest surges, including demands from Trump supporters, the pressure mounts for the release of Epstein-related files.

 

Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Trump of his name appearing in DOJ documents tied to the Epstein case, which the White House dismissed as "fake news." Trump's campaign promised transparency on this issue, but many supporters have grown frustrated with the lack of a published “client list,” which the DOJ claims does not exist.

 

Epstein died in a New York prison cell in 2019, his death ruled a suicide. Since then, conspiracy theories about his crimes and death persist. A US House subcommittee recently voted to subpoena DOJ files relating to Epstein.

 

Plans have also been made to subpoena Maxwell for a remote testimony before the House Oversight Committee in August. However, there are concerns about the reliability of her testimony, though Maxwell’s attorney maintains she would speak truthfully if called upon.

 

In an ongoing legal battle, the DOJ sought the release of a 2006 grand jury testimony related to Epstein, but a judge denied the request. As the case unfolds, public interest remains sharp, and further developments are highly anticipated.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-07-26

 

 

[1duckyboy]

Trump will pardon her if she keeps her mouth shut. The Art Of The Deal.

[Thingamabob]

Ghislaine Maxwell, a woman, is alone in carrying the can for the alleged misdemeanors of many other people. Not good in my opinion. She should be released without any further delay.

[JAG]

6 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Ghislaine Maxwell, a woman, is alone in carrying the can for the alleged misdemeanors of many other people. Not good in my opinion. She should be released without any further delay.

As I said on another thread, and it has been echoed by others from across the political spectrum, I have grave doubts about the safety of a conviction for conspiracy when the co- conspirator died under umh, unusual, perhaps suspicious circumstances, in prison, whilst awaiting trial!

[Callmeishmael]

She will publicly state that Trump didn't even know Epstein in exchange for a pardon.  It's now 26 July, she will be free (or mysteriously dead) by September.  

 

No this won't turn MAGA against Trump, they will be too busy clamoring for Obama to be arrested to even notice.

[jerrymahoney]

If there was some or any doubt about the conspiracy charge, I think that would have been raised by the Maxwell lawyers at trial.

 

An appeal of the verdict in the US Federal criminal court would be based upon some violation of the federal rules of criminal procedure which Maxwell's lawyers have not done. It is not "We don't agree with the verdict."

 

The appeal now to the US Supreme Court is based on whether the non-prosecution agreement given to Epstein in 2008 applies to Ms. Maxwell.

[connda]

Ghislaine Maxwell didn't commit suicide next week. 

[Chomper Higgot]

55 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Ghislaine Maxwell, a woman, is alone in carrying the can for the alleged misdemeanors of many other people. Not good in my opinion. She should be released without any further delay.

Moreover, all those child raping men remain at large.

 

It’s a woman that gets locked up while they get protected by Trump and the DOJ.

 

But no, she facilitated heinous crimes, she should rot in prison, but so should the people Trump is protecting.

[dinsdale]

Interesting that there was no heat on the Democrats to release the files. The danger is that there's no doubt many names involved but that doesn't mean all are guilty of anything other than association.

[stevenl]

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Interesting that there was no heat on the Democrats to release the files. The danger is that there's no doubt many names involved but that doesn't mean all are guilty of anything other than association.

Looks like your memory is deteriorating. See the noise people like Patel and Vance made about the files. Why do you think they have changed their tune?

[rudi49jr]

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer and now number 2 guy in the DOJ, had several very long meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell and her lawyer. No one else was present there. Anyone want to hazard a guess as to what was being discussed and hammered out there? 
 

 

[BerndD]

MAGA!

Make Abusing Great Again!

[jerrymahoney]

https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-epstein-files-news-07-25-25

 

Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for helping Epstein carry out a years-long scheme to groom and sexually abuse underage girls. She has maintained her innocence and has a pending appeal of her conviction.

 

The source described the limited immunity arrangement as standard, and said since Maxwell has already been convicted the only thing she could be charged for is lying in the interview, which proffer immunity does not cover.

 

Here’s what else to know:

 

Details about second meeting: Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, said his client spoke with Blanche in Tallahassee, Florida, again today for several hours. He said Maxwell “answered every single question asked of her,” echoing a statement he made yesterday after the first sit-down. He said his client was asked “about 100 different people,” and she “didn’t hold anything back.

[thesetat]

This story has all the makings of a Democratic propaganda story. There is not one thing factual being told in it and all is made to insinuate guilt for Trump. . Even the Wall Street story is contradictory. 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Maxwell’s lawyer, David Markus, shared that while details remain confidential,

 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Trump of his name appearing in DOJ documents tied to the Epstein case,

[Paul Henry]

Thingamabob. Me and my mates robbed a bank.I was caught they got away. Therefore I should be let free.

Weird thought on justice?

[Thingamabob]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Moreover, all those child raping men remain at large.

 

It’s a woman that gets locked up while they get protected by Trump and the DOJ.

 

But no, she facilitated heinous crimes, she should rot in prison, but so should the people Trump is protecting.

'She should rot in prison' you say. Really ?

[spidermike007]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Moreover, all those child raping men remain at large.

 

It’s a woman that gets locked up while they get protected by Trump and the DOJ.

 

But no, she facilitated heinous crimes, she should rot in prison, but so should the people Trump is protecting.

Well you're absolutely right and it's not just the people that Trump is protecting, it's Trump himself. Trump has become the deep state and he has become the worst nightmare of every American.

 

Corrupt beyond the reaches of one's imagination, and he is as far from being concerned about the well-being of the average American as he could possibly be. He spends his time either pursuing his perceived enemies or on the golf course. At our expense. It would be amazing if there was any governing actually taking place right now. 

 

 

[SW Happy]

4 hours ago, 1duckyboy said:

Trump will pardon her if she keeps her mouth shut. The Art Of The Deal.

Just what I was thinking