Ghislaine Maxwell Offers to “Clear” Trump in Epstein Case if Granted Clemency
During a House deposition, Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney said she would clear Donald Trump of any Epstein-related wrongdoing if granted clemency, as scrutiny deepens around the administration and newly released Epstein files.
Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is offering to clear President Donald Trump’s name from any wrongdoing connected to Epstein in exchange for clemency, according to statements made during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday.
Maxwell’s attorney told lawmakers that if Trump were to grant clemency, Maxwell would publicly absolve him of any involvement in Epstein’s crimes. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse minors. Last year, she was transferred to a minimum-security prison following closed-door meetings with Trump’s Deputy Attorney General, who previously served as Trump’s personal lawyer.
The revelation comes amid growing fallout from newly released Epstein files that have reignited scrutiny of political and business figures linked to Epstein. Among those named is Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who is now facing bipartisan calls to resign. According to the files, Lutnick maintained contact with Epstein years after publicly claiming he cut ties in 2005 and even discussed plans to visit Epstein’s private island.
In response, Democratic National Committee Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer issued a sharp rebuke, accusing the Trump administration of engaging in a cover-up. “The masks are officially off,” Witmer said, alleging that the administration has failed to deliver promised transparency and accountability regarding Epstein’s crimes.
Donald Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, critics argue the proposed clemency offer raises serious ethical and legal questions, particularly as survivors of Epstein’s abuse continue to call for full disclosure and accountability.
