Ghislaine Maxwell Breaks Silence in DOJ Meeting, Trump Responds [WATCH]

Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed Thursday that they met with top Department of Justice officials as part of an expanded investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier whose criminal activities and high-profile connections remain the subject of ongoing scrutiny.

The meeting, held in Florida, was attended by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and lasted several hours.

Maxwell’s legal team, led by attorney David Markus, said the discussion marked the first time a representative of the DOJ had initiated direct contact with Maxwell regarding her knowledge of Epstein and his network.

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The meeting followed President Donald Trump’s directive to Attorney General Pam Bondi to reopen and pursue all credible leads connected to Epstein’s past.

“There were a lot of questions and we went all day,” Markus told reporters following the meeting.

“And she answered every one of them. She never did say, ‘I’m not going to answer,’ never declined … she never stopped. She never invoked her privilege. She never declined to answer. She answered all the questions truthfully, honestly, and to the best of her ability.”

Markus added, “This is the first time that the government has asked questions, so we were thankful that the deputy attorney general came and asked her questions. It’s the first time the government did it. So it was a good day.”

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Blanche confirmed that the conversation would continue Friday and posted on X that the Department of Justice would “share additional information about what we learned at the appropriate time.”

Maxwell, who has been serving a 20-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee after being convicted in 2022 of sex trafficking charges related to Epstein, is being viewed by investigators as a potentially critical source of information.

Some officials have referred to her as the “Rosetta Stone” for understanding Epstein’s long-standing associations with prominent figures in politics, academia, finance, and entertainment.

Maxwell’s connection to Epstein dates back to the early 1990s.

In recent months, she has reportedly expressed willingness to engage with federal authorities in what some believe may be a step toward securing a reduced sentence or potential executive clemency. No such offer or agreement has been confirmed by the White House or the Department of Justice.

Congress has also moved to expand its inquiry into Epstein’s activities. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has subpoenaed Maxwell to appear for a deposition on August 11 at the Tallahassee facility.

Comer’s office is conducting a broader investigation into Epstein’s relationships and whether federal agencies mishandled earlier aspects of the case.

Blanche previously stated that Maxwell may hold “credible” information that could advance the ongoing investigation.

“President Trump has told us to release all credible evidence. 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 said last week.

“I anticipate meeting with Ms. Maxwell in the coming days. Until now, no administration on behalf of the Department had inquired about her willingness to meet with the government. That changes now.”

Maxwell remains in federal custody as the DOJ and congressional leaders continue to pursue leads surrounding Epstein’s criminal network and the circumstances of his death in a Manhattan jail in 2019.