Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ Interview Sparks Controversy: Claims Trump Was a “Gentleman” in Epstein Case
Washington, August 24, 2025 – The hashtag #EpsteinFiles is trending on X as newly released Justice Department transcripts from interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate, have reignited public scrutiny over her claims about former President Donald Trump. In the interviews, conducted by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on July 24 and 25, 2025, Maxwell repeatedly described Trump as a “gentleman in all respects” and stated she “never witnessed the President in any inappropriate setting in any way” during her time with Epstein from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s.
Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, made these statements under limited immunity, allowing her to speak freely without fear of prosecution unless she lied or contradicted prior statements. Her remarks, detailed in over 400 pages of transcripts, have sparked a firestorm on X, with users divided over their implications. Some see her comments as an attempt to curry favor with Trump, who has not ruled out granting her a pardon, while others view them as a strategic move by the Trump administration to distance him from Epstein’s crimes.
The interviews, conducted amid intense pressure on the Trump administration to release Epstein-related files, have fueled conspiracy theories and criticism. Posts on X highlight skepticism about Maxwell’s credibility, given her conviction for aiding Epstein’s abuse of minors. One user wrote, “Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, calling Trump a gentleman? This smells like a deal to me. #EpsteinFiles.” Others question the timing, noting Maxwell’s transfer to a minimum-security prison in Texas shortly after the interviews, a move that has drawn outrage from Epstein’s victims and their families.
Maxwell’s statements also addressed other prominent figures, denying any inappropriate behavior by former President Bill Clinton or Britain’s Prince Andrew, though she acknowledged Clinton’s trips on Epstein’s plane. She claimed no knowledge of an alleged “client list” and downplayed Epstein’s actions, admitting only that she now believes “some of what he’s accused of” occurred outside her presence. This has led to accusations on X of selective memory, with one post stating, “Maxwell’s playing dumb to save herself. No client list? No wrongdoing? She’s protecting the elite. #JusticeForEpsteinVictims.”
The Trump administration’s release of the transcripts is seen as an attempt to quell backlash from supporters expecting explosive revelations about Epstein’s network. However, the move has backfired for some, as critics argue it raises more questions than answers, particularly given Blanche’s prior role as Trump’s defense attorney. A federal judge’s recent denial of requests to unseal grand jury transcripts has further fueled distrust, with X users calling for full transparency.
As the #EpsteinFiles hashtag trends with thousands of posts, the debate continues to polarize. Some defend Maxwell’s claims, citing Trump’s documented falling out with Epstein in 2004, while others see her statements as self-serving, especially given her pardon hopes. The controversy underscores the Epstein case’s enduring grip on public imagination, with X serving as a battleground for truth, speculation, and demands for justice.
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