DOJ Releases Ghislaine Maxwell Interviews Detailing Trump, Epstein Connections

The Justice Department released transcripts and audio from a two-day interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice, revealing her unprompted praise for President Donald Trump, describing him as a "perfect gentleman" and lauding his "extraordinary achievement" in becoming president. Maxwell denied witnessing any inappropriate or illegal behavior by Trump during her relationship with Epstein and rejected allegations of a secret client list or blackmail scheme. Legal analysts noted Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's careful questioning, which appeared designed to avoid implicating Trump. Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe expressed suspicion about the interview's nature, noting the absence of investigators as witnesses and the unusual public release of the recording, suggesting a mutually beneficial exchange between Maxwell and the administration. The transcripts were issued after Maxwell’s transfer to a lower-security prison, a move Trump claimed no prior knowledge of, raising questions about preferential treatment. Overall, the interview portrays Maxwell's favorable view of Trump while the Justice Department emphasizes transparency amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein-related investigations.