Summary
President Donald Trump said he would consider looking into pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who is in prison for sex trafficking. His comments upset many supporters in the MAGA movement. Some right-wing figures expressed concern that pardoning Maxwell could harm Trump's reputation and the Republican Party.
Key Facts
- President Trump suggested he might consider pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
- Maxwell's recent appeal to overturn her conviction was rejected by the Supreme Court.
- Trump made his comments during an Oval Office event when asked by a CNN reporter.
- The MAGA movement responded with anger on social media, fearing damage to Trump's reputation.
- The White House official stated that the president decides on pardons.
- The DOJ-FBI found no "client list" detailing Epstein's associates, causing more public upset.
- The House Oversight Committee released thousands of documents related to the Epstein case, but some lawmakers want more transparency.
