The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday published redacted transcripts and audio recordings of a two-day interview it conducted last month with Ghislaine Maxwell, while simultaneously delivering thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents to the House Oversight Committee. The release marks the Trump administration’s first substantial disclosure from the long-sought “Epstein files.” The 300-plus-page transcript shows Maxwell telling Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche she never witnessed President Donald Trump or former President Bill Clinton in any "inappropriate setting," and that no “client list” or blackmail scheme ever existed. She also dismissed allegations that Epstein worked for U.S. or foreign intelligence and said she does not believe Epstein died by suicide, speculating he could have been killed by another inmate. Maxwell, 63, is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking minors. The interview was conducted under a proffer agreement granting her limited immunity unless she lied; Blanche emphasized it was not a cooperation deal. Maxwell’s lawyers have suggested she is open to assisting further, raising questions about whether she is seeking clemency. House Oversight Chair James Comer said the committee will review the newly supplied records, remove identifying information for victims and consider broader public release. Lawmakers from both parties signaled they will press the department for full transparency on the remaining Epstein material. The disclosures follow weeks of criticism that the administration had stalled on its pledge to make the Epstein files public. Justice officials said additional documents may be produced, but did not provide a timeline. Victim advocates and some legislators are calling for the department to move quickly to avoid further erosion of confidence in the investigation.
Imprisoned Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell told the Justice Department last month that she admired President Trump and never observed him receiving massages or acting inappropriately. She also denied the existence of a "client list." https://t.co/WCca13Wbg6
Though overdue, the DOJ has shared a partial production of the Epstein files in response to our subpoena. We’re reviewing this batch of files with a careful, close eye. We will not cease in our pursuit of the truth & transparency, accountability, and healing for survivors. https://t.co/bkQrfAn7gK
I see that Ghislaine Maxwell says that Jeffrey Epstein's pal Donald Trump always behaved as a "gentleman." Perhaps. But I'd note that in my experience prisoners always say nice things about those who have the capacity to grant the clemency.