Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions from lawmakers
Summary
Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer House lawmakers’ questions, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights, while signaling she would testify if President Donald Trump granted her clemency. Lawmakers are reviewing Epstein files and preparing further hearings as scrutiny of Epstein’s connections continues to widen.
Key Points
- Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer House Oversight Committee questions during a deposition and invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
- Her attorney said she would speak fully if President Donald Trump granted clemency, prompting sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans.
- Lawmakers are reviewing unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files and preparing to question Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s handling of the documents.
- The Epstein investigation continues to draw in high-profile political figures, including Trump, Bill Clinton and the Clintons’ scheduled depositions.
