Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein, recently claimed during a Department of Justice interview that a much-discussed "client list" connected to Epstein's alleged crimes does not exist. In statements released from a July interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell denied several popular conspiracy theories, saying she was not aware of any blackmail nor did she witness inappropriate conduct involving former Presidents Donald Trump or Bill Clinton.
Maxwell also commented on Epstein's connections, particularly with Prince Andrew, dismissing allegations that he had sexual relations with an underage girl in her home as "mind-blowingly not conceivable." Currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, Maxwell desires a pardon from Trump, raising eyebrows given their previous social ties.
Despite Trump's historic friendships with Epstein—who he said he fell out with in 2004—Maxwell insisted they were not close and characterized Trump as a gentleman, stating she never saw him engage in any inappropriate behavior. This interview occurred amid prolonged pressure for the Trump administration to clarify its knowledge of Epstein’s dealings, especially considering allegations that Trump's name appeared in Epstein's files.
The interview transcript spanned 300 pages and was heavily redacted. It included questions about numerous prominent individuals, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk. Maxwell firmly denied having ever introduced Prince Andrew to Epstein and rejected claims that she was aware of any harmful activities occurring during her years of association with him.
Maxwell's statements are further complicated by her history with Epstein, which began in 1991 and included both a romantic and financial relationship that persisted for years. On Epstein's controversial death in 2019, she appeared skeptical, suggesting without evidence that he did not die by suicide and criticizing theories proposing foul play.
As the House Oversight Committee begins to review documents related to Epstein’s case, both public curiosity and political pressure continue to mount around the mysterious connections tied to Epstein's world, including calls for more transparency from Trump’s administration.