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'Moral maggot': Trump doesn't rule out pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell over Epstein testimony
MSNBCยท2025-07-26 16:39

Epstein Investigation & DOJ Involvement - The DOJ initially appeared to close the Epstein investigation, but faced scrutiny and is now releasing cherrypicked documents [1] - Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch, Trump's former defense attorney, interviewed Glenn Maxwell, raising questions about his motives and potential conflicts of interest [2][3][5][6] - Maxwell was granted limited immunity during the interview, and her lawyer stated she answered questions about potentially 100 people [2][3] - Concerns are raised about the DOJ's refusal to release all Epstein documents and the potential for a "sweetheart deal" or pardon [7][11][13][14] Maxwell's Credibility & Potential Perjury - Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and charged with perjury, making her testimony unreliable [9] - Career prosecutors and FBI agents are better suited to assess Maxwell's truthfulness than political appointees [9][10] Trump & Potential Pardons - Trump stated he is allowed to pardon Maxwell but hasn't thought about it [12] - There is speculation that Blanch's interview with Maxwell was intended to create a diversion or find a way to exonerate Trump [7][14] - Granting a pardon to Maxwell could be politically damaging for Trump [18] Obama & Presidential Immunity - Trump accused former President Obama of criminal acts but acknowledged he has immunity [20][21] - These accusations are presented without facts or evidence and are seen as a diversionary tactic [22][23] Russian Interference in 2016 Election - It is stated that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump and hurt Hillary Clinton [24]