DOJ Releases Ghislaine Maxwell Epstein Interviews Amid Sex Trafficking Fallout

The Justice Department under President Donald Trump's administration released transcripts and audio recordings of interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's former associate, amid ongoing controversies related to the Epstein case. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein's sex-trafficking ring, denied any inappropriate conduct by President Trump, describing him as a gentleman and stating she never saw him in any compromising situations. The release aims to provide transparency after earlier refusals to disclose records, though some evidence remains withheld, fueling political backlash from Trump’s base and opponents alike. Maxwell also disputed the existence of Epstein's alleged “client list” and downplayed connections between Epstein and other prominent figures, including former President Bill Clinton. The Justice Department’s disclosures followed subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee, which plans to make some Epstein-related documents public after redactions to protect victims' identities. Additionally, Maxwell’s transfer to a minimum-security prison camp in Texas raised questions, as such moves are uncommon for inmates convicted of serious crimes like hers.