The Justice Department has released hundreds of pages of transcripts and audio recordings from Ghislaine Maxwell’s nine-hour interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The unsealed records offer a rare, inside look at her perspective on Jeffrey Epstein, their social circle, and allegations surrounding some of the most powerful figures in the world.
Maxwell Denies a Secret Epstein “Client List”
Maxwell firmly told investigators there was never a secret “client list” of high-profile people allegedly involved with Epstein’s crimes.
“There’s no list. There was never a list. I never saw one, heard of one, or witnessed one,” she said.
She also claimed she could trace the origins of the rumor about the list.
Epstein’s Death and Maxwell’s Belief He Was Murdered
In her interviews, Maxwell repeated her long-held view that Epstein did not die by suicide in the Manhattan prison in August 2019.
She suggested another inmate could have been involved, dismissing conspiracy theories that framed his death as politically motivated.
“I do not believe he died by suicide,” Maxwell said, adding that prison killings are possible for very little money.
Young Women Around Epstein: A Bizarre Defense
Maxwell acknowledged to Blanche that the constant presence of young women around Epstein was “not normal.”
She described scenes of multiple daily massages, trips to his private island, and flights to New York and Paris.
Yet she maintained the women weren’t there solely for sexual purposes, claiming they were “invigorating” and even inspired Epstein’s taste in music.
“If he had been creepy… I don’t think the women would have been there,” Maxwell stated.
Maxwell on Trump, Clinton, and Other High-Profile Figures
Maxwell addressed interactions between Epstein and several prominent figures.
She insisted Donald Trump “was never inappropriate with anybody” while in Epstein’s company.
Regarding Bill Clinton, she described him as a friend of hers rather than Epstein’s and denied ever seeing him on Epstein’s private Caribbean island or receiving massages on the “Lolita Express” plane.
She also noted interactions with celebrities like Chris Tucker, Kevin Spacey, and Naomi Campbell but maintained there was nothing improper with their connections to Epstein.
Medical Conditions, Sex, and Epstein’s Private Life
The interviews detailed Maxwell’s account of Epstein’s medical struggles, including alleged erectile dysfunction and the use of testosterone patches, which she described as making him “mean.”
She denied ever instructing girls on how to satisfy him, calling the idea “patently absurd.”
Maxwell also explained that her and Epstein’s romantic relationship effectively ended in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, when he refused to see her.
Maxwell Discusses Her Early Days and First Meeting With Epstein
Maxwell recounted meeting Epstein in 1991 after a bad breakup with a boyfriend.
She remembered the encounter for a bizarre detail: a ketchup-stained tie he wore during their first meeting at his Manhattan office.
At the time, she said, Epstein seemed engaging, and the pair began what would become a complex and infamous relationship.
Connections to Elon Musk, Sarah Ferguson, and Andrew Cuomo
Maxwell confirmed she met Elon Musk at a birthday party in 2010 or 2011 and had limited social interactions with him.
She described her relationship with Sarah Ferguson as a “frenemy” connection, noting occasional friendliness but some latent hostility.
Regarding Andrew Cuomo, she said she knew him socially through his wife, Kerry Kennedy, and met Chris Cuomo a few times as well.
Epstein, Lex Wexner, and High Society
Maxwell described Epstein’s close relationship with former Victoria’s Secret CEO Lex Wexner, calling him Epstein’s “closest friend” at the time.
She said Epstein often used her as a buffer, ensuring she wasn’t too visible during high-profile events, which she now believes was a way for him to distance himself from her.
Maxwell Reflects on Public Scrutiny and Her Lifestyle
Maxwell likened the public frenzy over her life with Epstein to a modern “Salem witch trial,” saying much of the outrage stemmed from people’s inability to comprehend the luxurious lifestyle she and Epstein led.
She also denied ever having a personal trust fund, refuting years of speculation about her independent wealth.
Prison Transfer and Pardon Efforts
Following her DOJ interviews, Maxwell was moved from a minimum-security federal prison in Florida to a federal prison farm in Bryan, Texas.
She is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and related offenses and is seeking a presidential pardon.
Key Takeaways from the Transcripts
The newly released DOJ transcripts shed light on Maxwell’s version of events, her defense of Epstein, and her denial of sensational claims about a “client list.”
They also reveal her views on high-profile figures, her personal experiences with Epstein, and her belief that Epstein’s death was not suicide.
The documents are expected to continue fueling debate and media coverage surrounding the Epstein saga and those connected to it.
