In a rare and explosive intervention from behind bars, Ghislaine Maxwell has issued a stark denial that she or the late financier Jeffrey Epstein ever witnessed Donald Trump in the company of underage girls. The British socialite, currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Florida federal prison, gave a detailed account to the Daily Mail, marking one of her most significant public statements since her conviction.
The interview, conducted over the phone from the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, directly confronts allegations that have circulated for years and form part of several high-profile civil lawsuits. Maxwell's testimony is poised to send shockwaves through the ongoing legal battles connected to the Epstein scandal.
A Direct Rebuttal to Allegations
Maxwell was unequivocal in her statements. "I never saw Trump in the presence of an underage girl, ever," she stated. She extended this denial to Epstein himself, claiming, "I never saw Epstein in the presence of an underage girl with Trump, ever." This testimony strikes at the heart of the civil case brought by Virginia Giuffre, who has accused Prince Andrew and others of abuse, allegations they deny.
Her words provide a powerful, first-hand counter-narrative to the claims that have long been a feature of the scandal's dark mythology. Maxwell positioned herself as a defender of truth, stating her intention was to provide "a truthful account" of events, despite the personal cost.
The Legal and Public Relations Battle
Maxwell's decision to speak now is seen by many legal experts as a strategic move. Her testimony could potentially be used to discredit plaintiffs in the sprawling network of civil cases that continue to play out in courtrooms across the United States. For Donald Trump, who is concurrently battling multiple legal challenges, this account offers a vehement, on-the-record denial from a central figure in the saga.
However, her credibility remains a point of fierce contention. As a convicted accomplice in Epstein's crimes, her statements are likely to be met with intense scrutiny and scepticism by victims' lawyers and the public alike. The interview is expected to reignite debate over the extent of the powerful network associated with Epstein.
Maxwell concluded her remarks by expressing a desire for the full truth to emerge, suggesting that her narrative has been overshadowed. This extraordinary interview ensures that the complex legal and moral questions surrounding the Epstein case are far from settled.
