WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, told the Justice Department she never saw President Donald Trump in any “massage” settings or acting inappropriately during her time with the disgraced financier, according to The Hill on August 23, 2025. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, made the statement during a two-day interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in July, as the Trump administration faces pressure to release Epstein case files.
In transcripts released Friday, Maxwell described Trump as “a gentleman in all respects,” stating, “I actually never saw the President in any type of massage setting.” She added, “I never witnessed the President in any inappropriate setting in any way,” per The Hill. The term “massage” has been linked to Epstein’s alleged sexual encounters with minors. Maxwell, who met Trump in the 1990s through her father, media tycoon Robert Maxwell, said their interactions were social and that Trump was “always very cordial and very kind” to her.
Key points from the interview include:
- No Client List: Maxwell denied knowledge of an Epstein “client list,” a focal point of conspiracy theories.
- Trump’s Ties: She saw Trump and Epstein as friendly but not close, never observing Trump at Epstein’s home.
- Public Reaction: X posts, like those from @EsqMontgomery, question Maxwell’s credibility, citing her conviction.
The release comes amid controversy over the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein’s files, with a Quinnipiac poll showing 63% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s approach, per Al Jazeera. Democrats, including Rep. Robert Garcia, called Maxwell a “known liar,” urging focus on victims’ testimonies. As Maxwell’s Supreme Court appeal looms, her statements stir debate over transparency and her potential pardon, which Trump has not ruled out.
Source: The Hill
