President Donald Trump said he would review the case of Ghislaine Maxwell after CNN's Kaitlan Collins questioned him about the convicted sex trafficker at a recent news conference. The Supreme Court rejected Maxwell's appeal to overturn her conviction, and Trump claimed he had not heard her name in a long time before saying he would consult with the Justice Department. He mentioned Sean Combs, whom he called Puff Daddy, while discussing pardon requests but returned to Maxwell's situation.
Maxwell received a 20-year federal sentence in 2021 for helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and exploit underage girls. Trump's noncommittal response about potentially pardoning her surprised many observers. The Supreme Court's decision eliminates all legal options for Maxwell except a presidential pardon. Trump acknowledged her child sex trafficking conviction but maintained he needed more information before making any decision.
Maxwell received a 20-year federal sentence in 2021 for helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and exploit underage girls. Trump's noncommittal response about potentially pardoning her surprised many observers. The Supreme Court's decision eliminates all legal options for Maxwell except a presidential pardon. Trump acknowledged her child sex trafficking conviction but maintained he needed more information before making any decision.
