Trump Reported Considering Maxwell Pardon Amid Epstein Case Controversy

President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of assisting Jeffrey Epstein in sexually abusing teenage girls. Trump appeared to feign unfamiliarity with Maxwell's name when questioned but stated he would need to "take a look" and consult the Department of Justice before making any decision. This announcement came shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Maxwell's appeal to overturn her conviction. Trump also revealed that hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, recently sentenced to prison on prostitution-related charges, has asked for a pardon. The Epstein case continues to provoke controversy, causing unrest among Trump's political base and opponents who demand more transparency and the release of Justice Department files related to Epstein and his associates. Any pardon for Maxwell poses significant political risks for Trump amidst ongoing scrutiny of his administration's handling of the Epstein investigation.