Former President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell and dismissed inquiries about the Epstein files, indicating his indifference towards the release of additional documents. This comes after over 23,000 documents were provided to Congress by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, which include numerous emails referencing Trump.
Epstein mentioned in the emails that Trump “knew about the girls,” although he clarified that he “never received a massage.” When questioned about Epstein’s statement, Trump responded by questioning Epstein’s association with Bill Clinton.
Trump recently announced on his Truth Social platform his intention to direct Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate prominent figures linked to Epstein, such as former President Clinton. He asserted that as the “chief law enforcement agent” of the United States, he has the authority to instruct the Department of Justice to pursue such inquiries.
Regarding the potential release of more Epstein files by the House of Representatives, Trump expressed his lack of concern, labeling it a “Democrat hoax” and emphasizing the need to scrutinize Epstein’s circle of friends, including figures like Reid Hoffman. Trump’s statements prompted Hoffman to demand the full release of all Epstein files for the sake of justice for the victims.
In response to questions about a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, Trump stated that he had not actively considered the matter and neither ruled it in nor out.
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