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Donald Trump Says He'll Speak to DOJ About Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon

Donald Trump Says He'll Speak to DOJ About Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon

Summary

President Donald Trump mentioned that he would consider talking to the Department of Justice (DOJ) about a possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking in connection with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump commented that he would need more information before making any decisions.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump talked about the possibility of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • Maxwell is a British socialite convicted of sex trafficking related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • When asked by a journalist, Trump said he hadn't heard Maxwell's name in a long time.
  • Trump mentioned he would speak with the Department of Justice about the matter.
  • He compared the situation to other pardons people had requested from him.
  • The Supreme Court recently rejected Maxwell's appeal to overturn her conviction.

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