Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? It's Looking More Likely
Summary
President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. There is debate among lawmakers about whether a pardon could lead to Maxwell cooperating with investigations, but no decision has been made yet.Key Facts
- Ghislaine Maxwell is in prison for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse minors.
- Maxwell was convicted and is serving a 20-year sentence in Texas.
- President Trump has the power to pardon federal crimes and has not ruled out pardoning Maxwell.
- Betting odds show increased chances of a Maxwell pardon by the end of 2026, rising from 7% to about 17-22%.
- Some lawmakers think a pardon could encourage Maxwell’s cooperation with investigations, but opinions are divided.
- Maxwell has used her right against self-incrimination and has refused to cooperate fully with Congress.
- Trump has said he hasn’t thought much about a pardon and that it is not the right time to discuss pardons.
- Maxwell is appealing her conviction, but the Supreme Court recently rejected her appeal.
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