Ghislaine Maxwell, the disgraced socialite serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, has made a striking claim in her bid for a presidential pardon.
In recently released audio and transcripts from a two-day interview with U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell insisted she never saw former President Donald Trump behave inappropriately around young girls.
Maxwell’s Statement to Authorities
Maxwell, 63, told investigators, “The president was never inappropriate with anybody.
In the times I was with him, he was a gentleman in all respects.” She also denied that Trump ever received massages from underage girls or acted inappropriately in any setting she witnessed.
Her comments come amid ongoing public scrutiny over Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.
Context of the Interview
The interview, which lasted nine hours over July 24 and 25 at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tallahassee, Florida, was part of Maxwell’s efforts to seek a pardon.
At the time, she was serving her sentence at a low-security federal prison in Florida before being transferred to the Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas.
During questioning, Maxwell repeatedly emphasized that she had never observed anyone behaving inappropriately with women of any age, though she acknowledged that her personal definition of “inappropriate” might differ from others.
She also could not recall specific details about a sketch allegedly submitted by Trump for Epstein’s 50th birthday book.
Allegations Against High-Profile Figures
Maxwell addressed questions about other public figures linked to Epstein.
She denied any wrongdoing by former President Bill Clinton, claiming his trips on Epstein’s jet were strictly philanthropic.
Maxwell also discussed Prince Andrew, describing him as someone who “relished Jeffrey’s hospitality” and stating that it was Sarah Ferguson, not her, who introduced Andrew to Epstein.
She insisted the allegations involving Virginia Giuffre were false.
Claims About Epstein’s Death
In the interview, Maxwell reiterated her belief that Epstein did not die by suicide. “I do not believe he died by suicide, no.
If it is indeed murder, I believe it was an internal situation,” she said, suggesting it may have been another inmate rather than part of a wider conspiracy.
Medical Conditions and Other Defenses
In a surprising revelation, Maxwell claimed both she and Epstein had medical conditions that limited their sexual activity.
She said Epstein had a heart condition, while her own condition “precludes me having a lot of intercourse.”
Prison Transfer Sparks Controversy
Following her interview, Maxwell’s transfer to a minimum-security facility in Texas has sparked backlash from her victims and fellow prisoners, many of whom are incarcerated for low-level offenses.
Maxwell’s legal team is pushing for an appeal, arguing she should have been covered under Epstein’s 2007 plea deal in Florida.
The Ongoing Legal Battle
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her 2021 conviction on charges related to helping Epstein abuse teenage girls.
Her interviews with Deputy Attorney General Blanche form part of her broader legal strategy as she seeks clemency and attempts to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
