Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Jeffrey Epstein procure underage girls, has told Justice Department officials that she never witnessed President Donald Trump behave inappropriately, according to people familiar with a late-July interview conducted by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Days after the meeting, the Bureau of Prisons quietly moved Maxwell from FCI Tallahassee to the minimum-security FPC Bryan in Texas, a decision that drew sharp criticism from victims’ advocates. The administration’s handling of the episode prompted Vice President JD Vance to schedule a 6 August dinner at his official residence with Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and other senior officials to craft a unified response. The gathering was cancelled after its existence leaked, underscoring internal unease as speculation continues over whether the Justice Department will release the audio recording and transcript of Maxwell’s interview. Political fallout has deepened as a University of Massachusetts Amherst survey found 81 percent of respondents believe the president is concealing information about the Epstein investigation, contributing to a 20-point net disapproval rating. Critics say the secrecy surrounding Maxwell’s transfer and testimony reinforces perceptions of preferential treatment and lack of transparency. On Capitol Hill, the House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to the Justice Department and several former officials, seeking the so-called “Epstein files” and related communications. Lawmakers and advocacy groups argue full disclosure is essential both to hold accomplices accountable and to restore public confidence in federal institutions.