The Justice Department released interview transcripts with Ghislaine Maxwell, a former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, amid criticism of the Trump administration for delaying the disclosure of sex trafficking records. These documents include both redacted transcripts and audio from a two-day interview last month with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
In the interviews, Maxwell denied ever witnessing inappropriate behavior by former President Donald Trump, describing him as “always very cordial and very kind” and asserting, “I never witnessed the President in any inappropriate setting.” She characterized Trump as a gentleman in their interactions.
Regarding Epstein’s death, Maxwell expressed doubts about the official suicide ruling, stating, “I do not believe he died by suicide.” She speculated that he may have been murdered by another inmate due to an internal dispute, dismissing conspiracy theories about involvement from powerful elites as “ludicrous.”
The release comes at a time of heightened public interest in the Epstein case and scrutiny of the administration’s handling of relevant records. Critics have called for more transparency, prompting the Justice Department to commit to releasing additional documents to Congress, with plans for public distribution after necessary redactions.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking operations and has consistently denied any involvement in the abuse of minors. Her legal team maintains her innocence, arguing that her prosecution was a scapegoat following Epstein’s death.
This release of transcripts is part of the administration’s broader effort to address public concerns regarding the Epstein case, seeking to balance transparency with the protection of sensitive information.
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