Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker associated with Jeffrey Epstein, has formally sought a pardon from former President Donald Trump following her second meeting with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on July 24-25, 2025. Her legal team publicly appealed for clemency shortly after Trump indicated he might consider granting her a pardon. Reports indicate that the likelihood of Maxwell receiving a pardon has increased amid ongoing DOJ interviews and the continuing controversy surrounding Epstein's files. Discussions have emerged about whether Trump might grant clemency in exchange for information from Epstein’s records. Meanwhile, Trump has avoided directly answering questions about the pardon. The situation has drawn attention to the intersection of power, justice, and public trust in the context of this high-profile case.