DOJ to Interview Ghislaine Maxwell as Trump Pushes for Full Epstein Transparency
In a dramatic turn in the Epstein saga, the Department of Justice has officially moved to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite convicted of aiding Jeffrey Epstein in the sexual abuse of minors, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
“If Ghislaine Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say,” Blanche announced in a post on X. He added that President Donald J. Trump “has told us to release all credible evidence.”
David Oscar Markus, Maxwell’s attorney, confirmed ongoing discussions with the government and expressed appreciation for the President’s direction: “I can confirm that we are in discussions with the government and that Ghislaine will always testify truthfully. We are grateful to President Trump for his commitment to uncovering the truth in this case.”
Maxwell, who was sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison, has largely remained out of the spotlight since her conviction. Now, under the direction of President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Justice Department is reopening the door to testimony that could expose previously unnamed figures connected to Epstein’s predatory network.
Blanche emphasized a shift in approach, stating, “Until now, no administration on behalf of the Department had inquired about her willingness to meet with the government. That changes now.”
This bold initiative is part of a broader move by the DOJ to reestablish trust with the American people—particularly President Trump’s base—who have long demanded greater transparency in the Epstein case. Critics have slammed prior administrations for stonewalling the release of crucial records.
Last week, in alignment with Trump’s directive, the DOJ asked a judge to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Epstein case. While the final decision lies with the judge, the move signals a clear break from the silence and inaction that characterized previous leadership.
Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in 2019 under suspicious circumstances. Though officially ruled a suicide, skepticism surrounding his death has only grown with each unanswered question. Prosecutors made clear during Maxwell’s trial that Epstein’s decades-long pattern of abuse was not a solo operation—Maxwell played an integral role in recruiting and grooming young girls, some as young as 14.
Earlier this month, a DOJ memo claimed no further charges were warranted. But Blanche pushed back on that narrative, writing that the Department “does not shy away from uncomfortable truths, nor from the responsibility to pursue justice wherever the facts may lead.”
The announcement has renewed hope among many that powerful individuals still hiding in the shadows of the Epstein network may finally be exposed.