Trump: Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon 'Inappropriate' to Discuss ‘Right Now’
President Trump told reporters he hasn’t thought about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, as the Jeffrey Epstein associate was set to meet for a second day with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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2 developments- Jul 25, 2025Trump says he hasn’t thought about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell
- Jul 28, 2025Trump: Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon 'Inappropriate' to Discuss ‘Right Now’
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6 viewpointsTrump says he hasn't considered pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, but 'I'm allowed to do it'
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4 viewpointsTrump says ‘nobody’s approached me’ about Ghislaine Maxwell pardon, he ‘turned down’ trip to Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’
Trump should consider pardon for Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for telling her secrets, GOP rep says
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney suggests she will request a pardon from Trump
Trump says ‘I’ll give you a list’ of Jeffrey Epstein associates amid furor — ‘haven’t thought about’ Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
DOJ met Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's ex, and her lawyer says there are ‘no promises yet’ of a pardon
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