Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex offender and former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, offered to provide information clearing Donald Trump of any wrongdoing in exchange for a presidential pardon, according to multiple news sources. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and related charges, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday, but her attorneys stated she would testify if granted clemency by Trump.
Maxwell's attorneys indicated that she would be willing to testify that neither Trump nor Bill Clinton engaged in any wrongdoing related to Epstein, according to NPR News. Trump has faced scrutiny over his documented ties to Epstein and the handling of documents related to the investigation into the disgraced financier, as reported by Time. Trump has maintained he never visited Epstein's private island or committed any wrongdoing, and Maxwell's offer could provide an opportunity for him to clear his name, according to her attorneys.
The news comes as Trump continues to be a prominent figure on the world stage. Some observers have noted changes in his health, including rambling speeches, a mysterious bruise on his hand, and swollen ankles, as reported by Vox.
Meanwhile, other developments are unfolding in the political landscape. A federal immigration agent tackled a protester to the ground in Minneapolis, according to Vox. Additionally, an advocacy group is accusing the FCC of withholding documents related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk and SpaceX, as reported by The Verge. The group filed a Freedom of Information Act request and claims the FCC has acted in bad faith by delaying document production and providing only sanitized information, prompting them to seek discovery and depositions.
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