Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has told US authorities she never saw Donald Trump or former President Bill Clinton engage in inappropriate behavior.
The statement comes amid public interest in Epstein’s network and high-profile connections, as Maxwell seeks a pardon from Trump while serving a 20-year sentence for her role in a sex-trafficking scheme.
Maxwell Interviewed from Prison
Maxwell was interviewed in July 2025 by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. In the newly released transcript, she:
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Denied the existence of the Epstein “client list” that has fueled conspiracy theories
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Called allegations against Prince Andrew “mind-blowingly not conceivable”
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Rejected claims that she introduced high-profile figures, including Prince Andrew, to Epstein
Following the interview, Maxwell was transferred from a Florida prison to a Texas minimum-security facility, though the reasons for the move remain unclear.
Comments on Trump and Clinton
Maxwell described her interactions with Trump and Epstein as friendly in social settings, but stressed that:
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She never witnessed inappropriate conduct
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Trump was always a gentleman in all respects
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She did not recall Trump sending Epstein a 50th birthday note in 2003
Alleged High-Profile Connections
During the interview, Maxwell denied introducing Epstein to several prominent figures, including:
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Bill Gates
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Elon Musk
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Ehud Barak
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Kevin Spacey
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Naomi Campbell
She stated clearly, “There is no list”, refuting claims that a secret record of Epstein’s associates existed.
Statements on Prince Andrew and Duchess of York
Maxwell rejected allegations linking Prince Andrew to underage abuse at her home, saying she did not introduce him to Epstein. She suggested that Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, may have been responsible for the introduction.
She also dismissed a widely circulated photo showing her in the background with Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre as fake. Giuffre had accused Andrew of sexual abuse at age 17 but later reached a financial settlement.
Maxwell on Epstein Relationship
Maxwell described her own relationship with Epstein:
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Befriended him in 1991
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Developed a sexual relationship but maintained a professional arrangement
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Received payments up to $250,000 per year by 2009
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Relationship was “almost non-existent” between 2010 and Epstein’s death in 2019
Maxwell rejected claims that Epstein was murdered, stating:
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She does not believe he died by suicide, but has no reason to suspect foul play
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Theories about silencing Epstein are “ludicrous”
White House Position and Trump’s Comments
The White House has stated that no pardon or leniency is being considered. Trump has denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes and has previously criticized the investigation as politically motivated.
