What is the latest on Trump and Epstein?

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Trump faces renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein as Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted associate, meets with the Justice Department. Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Maxwell but says he has not considered it. Maxwell is reportedly cooperating freely, and her meetings with officials are fueling speculation about potential deals and transparency in the Epstein case.

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Demonstrators protest Trump's visit to Scotland

CBS News

1 day ago

Demonstrators protest Trump's visit to Scotland

Trump is still fielding questions about the Epstein case and did not rule out a pardon for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence.

Justice Department meets with Ghislaine Maxwell over Epstein files

CBS America

2 days ago

Justice Department meets with Ghislaine Maxwell over Epstein files

Trump refused to rule out a pardon for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison term, saying he has not thought about it.

Closed-door meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell fuels pardon speculation

CBS America

2 days ago

Closed-door meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell fuels pardon speculation

Trump and Epstein were friends for years until a falling out. Trump wishes the topic would go away, but the case continues to hound him.

Closed-door meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell fuels pardon speculation

CBS America

2 days ago

Closed-door meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell fuels pardon speculation

Trump refused to rule out a pardon for Maxwell, stating it is something he hasn't thought about but is within his power.

Trump asked if he would pardon Ghislaine Maxwell

CNN

3 days ago

Trump asked if he would pardon Ghislaine Maxwell

Trump says he hasn't thought about pardoning Maxwell but acknowledges it is within his power.

Ghislaine Maxwell interviewed by DOJ as transparency push heats up

Scripps Local

3 days ago

Ghislaine Maxwell interviewed by DOJ as transparency push heats up

The DOJ is interviewing Maxwell as Trump faces renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Epstein, whose name reportedly appeared in sealed records.

Trump, Powell clash during tour of Federal Reserve renovations

CBS America

3 days ago

Trump, Powell clash during tour of Federal Reserve renovations

Democrats push for more details after reports that Trump's name appears in Epstein case files. Trump denied his name was in the files.

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