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speak easy

(12,598 posts)
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 06:47 PM Jul 2025

An attorney for Maxwell said she "answered every single question"

Justice Dept. finishes second day of Ghislaine Maxwell interview

President Trump said he was not considering granting clemency to Maxwell, a former associate of Jeffrey Epstein.

President Donald Trump said Friday he was not considering granting clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, a former associate of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, as she met for a second consecutive day with a senior Justice Department official for an hours-long interview in Florida.

An attorney for Maxwell said she “answered every single question” posed by Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general. Blanche finished his interview with her early Friday afternoon, the lawyer said, adding that Maxwell did not seek or agree to any deal with the Trump administration.

“We haven’t asked for anything,” the attorney, David Oscar Markus, told reporters after the interview Friday. “There’s been no asks and no promises.”

Speaking to reporters earlier in the day, Trump was asked if he would grant Maxwell a pardon or commute her sentence. He said he had not considered it. “It’s something I haven’t thought about. It’s really — it’s not recommended,” he said. “It’s something I’m allowed to do, but it’s something I have not thought of.”

Washington Post
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An attorney for Maxwell said she "answered every single question" (Original Post) speak easy Jul 2025 OP
so if it is all a HOAX like Trump claims Skittles Jul 2025 #1
'Alternative Facts'- Maxwell in on the Hoax, like Obama himself. speak easy Jul 2025 #3
And her attorney is?..... Lovie777 Jul 2025 #2
David Markus, principal of a Miami law firm. speak easy Jul 2025 #4
If This is ALL a Hoax as 💩 Claims, MrWowWow Jul 2025 #5
What I think Krasnov meant to say is the Client List is a Hoax speak easy Jul 2025 #7
I thought that at her trial she didnt say a word. Karadeniz Jul 2025 #6
I believe that trump will pardon maxwell LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #8
I'm betting that she WON'T answer every question bluestarone Jul 2025 #9

speak easy

(12,598 posts)
3. 'Alternative Facts'- Maxwell in on the Hoax, like Obama himself.
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 06:50 PM
Jul 2025

What I think Krasnov meant to say is the Client List is a Hoax, but who knows what goes on in that muddled headed mind, if anything.

MrWowWow

(1,461 posts)
5. If This is ALL a Hoax as 💩 Claims,
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 06:54 PM
Jul 2025

then why is Maxwell in prison at all?
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When Donald Trump said "It's a hoax" in reference to questions about Jeffrey Epstein or associated conspiracies, he was typically deflecting or dismissing claims linking him to Epstein’s crimes or broader allegations of elite involvement in sex trafficking.

He often used the word "hoax" as a rhetorical tool to discredit politically damaging narratives — such as:

the Russia investigation ("Russia hoax&quot

his two impeachments ("impeachment hoax&quot

and media reports he labeled as "fake news."


In the case of Epstein, Trump has been asked about:

his past friendship with Epstein,

photos of them together,

and allegations that Epstein had damaging information on high-profile figures.


By saying "it's a hoax," Trump was likely implying that:

1. Allegations connecting him personally to Epstein’s crimes were false;


2. Media coverage or investigations around the topic were politically motivated attacks;


3. Conspiracy theories (like Epstein being murdered to protect powerful people) were unfounded.



speak easy

(12,598 posts)
7. What I think Krasnov meant to say is the Client List is a Hoax
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 07:05 PM
Jul 2025

but who knows what goes on in his muddled headed stable genius brain, if anything.

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