BREAKING: Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has made a shocking proposal to former President Donald Trump, offering to divulge critical secrets about Jeffrey Epstein‘s criminal network in exchange for clemency. This extraordinary deal was announced just minutes after Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a Congressional hearing on October 23, 2025, where she refused to answer questions from lawmakers probing the Epstein case.
Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight Committee after being subpoenaed, but remained silent throughout the session. Her attorney, David Oscar Markus, issued a statement following the hearing, outlining the conditions under which Maxwell would testify. “If this Committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path,” Markus said, indicating that Maxwell is prepared to speak if granted presidential freedom.
“Ms Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump.”
The attorney claimed that only Maxwell can provide a complete account of Epstein’s activities and insisted that both Trump and former President Bill Clinton are innocent of wrongdoing in connection with the case. “Some may not like what they hear, but the truth matters,” Markus stated. He warned that the public is entitled to her explanation.
Committee Chairman James Comer expressed disappointment at Maxwell’s refusal to cooperate. “As expected, Ghislaine Maxwell took the Fifth and refused to answer any questions. This obviously is very disappointing,” he told reporters after the deposition. Lawmakers are eager to uncover details about the crimes committed by Maxwell and Epstein, as well as potential co-conspirators.
Democratic officials reacted strongly against what they labeled a brazen negotiation tactic. Ranking Oversight member Robert Garcia criticized Maxwell, stating she “answered no questions and provided no information about the men who raped and trafficked women and girls.” Representative Ro Khanna went further, demanding her immediate return to prison, citing her lack of remorse. “She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs,” Khanna posted on social media.
Trump has not dismissed the possibility of granting clemency to Maxwell. In an interview in October 2025, he remarked, “I would have to take a look at it,” and later stated, “I’m allowed to give her a pardon.” His comments raise significant questions about the future of this high-profile case.
Currently serving a 20-year sentence at a minimum-security facility in Bryan, Texas, Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for sex trafficking a minor and conspiracy. She was found guilty of procuring young girls for Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial.
In his statement to the committee, Markus cited ongoing legal challenges as a reason for Maxwell’s silence. He claimed that her conviction stems from a fundamentally unfair trial, alleging jurors lied during the selection process and that the government broke promises of immunity.
The House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena to Maxwell in July 2025 as part of its investigation into Epstein’s extensive criminal activities. The committee has also summoned former Presidents Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton to testify about their connections to Epstein, with their appearances scheduled for later this month.
Survivors of Epstein’s abuse have urged the committee to approach Maxwell’s testimony with skepticism, emphasizing the need for thorough scrutiny to prevent further harm to victims. Critics argue that any clemency deal for Maxwell would undermine justice and send a harmful message to survivors of sexual exploitation.
The Justice Department has released thousands of pages of documents related to Epstein, yet many have criticized the over-redaction of materials. Maxwell remains in federal custody with a projected release date in the 2030s, as her fate now hinges on Trump’s potential willingness to grant her freedom in exchange for testimony about one of the most notorious sex trafficking cases in modern history.
