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Last Updated:March 02, 2025, 11:15 IST
Ghislaine Maxwell, serving 20 years for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, may seek a pardon from US President Donald Trump, leveraging their long-standing friendship.
Maxwell's supporters believe she was unfairly targeted, made a scapegoat for Epstein's crimes after his death in prison in 2019. (Photo: X/25YearsAgoLive)
Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein‘s sex trafficking ring, might be seeking a way out, and it involves her old friend, US President Donald Trump.
The idea, initially a lighthearted suggestion from a fellow inmate at the Florida prison where she is incarcerated, has gained traction among Maxwell’s inner circle. They believe her long-standing friendship with Trump, who has been known to reward loyalty, could be the key to securing a presidential pardon.
“Given how many pardons Trump has issued in the weeks since being back in power, those in Ghislaine’s clique joked she should push for one," a prison source told Mirror.
Maxwell and Trump travelled in the same elite social circles for years, frequently seen together at high-profile events in Palm Beach and New York. Their association goes beyond mere acquaintance, with Trump expressing well wishes for Maxwell after her arrest, a statement that raised eyebrows given the gravity of the charges against her.
Adding intrigue to the situation is the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein, a mutual friend of both Maxwell and Trump. Trump’s past association with Epstein, including a videotaped conversation at a party where they discussed the appearance of young girls, has fuelled speculation about the depth of their connections. Trump’s visible concern about a 2020 news article linking him to Maxwell and Epstein further underscores his awareness of the potential implications of their shared history.
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Maxwell’s supporters believe she was unfairly targeted, made a scapegoat for Epstein’s crimes after his death in prison in 2019. They argue her trial was flawed and that her harsh treatment in custody was part of a broader government strategy to appear tough on the Epstein scandal without revealing the full extent of his powerful network.
Trump’s history of granting clemency, including pardons for those involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, has emboldened Maxwell’s camp. They see an opportunity, given her ties to Trump, to push for a pardon or, at the very least, a prisoner transfer agreement that would allow her to serve out her sentence in the UK with a potentially reduced term.
However, such a move would undoubtedly spark outrage. A pardon would be perceived as a gross miscarriage of justice, a slap in the face to Epstein’s victims who see Maxwell as instrumental in his abuse network. A quiet transfer, while less conspicuous, would still reek of a backroom deal to protect a friend. Fuelling this controversy is Trump’s unfulfilled campaign promise to release Epstein’s list of associates, a move that many believe would expose a web of powerful individuals connected to the disgraced financier.
Location :Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
First Published:March 02, 2025, 11:15 IST
News world Ghislaine Maxwell, Convicted For Role In Jeffrey Epstein’s Trafficking Ring, Eyes Trump Pardon: Report
