U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he has the authority to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While Trump confirmed that he is "allowed" to grant a pardon to Maxwell, he emphasized that he has not yet considered or thought about doing so. Maxwell's attorney has indicated that she would welcome any relief. Trump’s comments came amid ongoing legal discussions and public interest surrounding Maxwell’s case. Despite repeated inquiries, Trump has neither ruled out nor committed to the possibility of issuing a pardon.