In a live stream that has sent ripples through the political and media worlds, former President Donald Trump forcefully shut down speculation that he would sit down for an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein.
The denial came during a live-streamed interview on Right Side Broadcasting Network, where Trump was questioned about a recent New York Times report. The report suggested that Maxwell's legal team had been aggressively pursuing a televised interview with the former president, a notion Trump vehemently rejected.
'I Wasn't a Fan' of Epstein, Claims Trump
Trump used the platform to further distance himself from the late financier, whose association with powerful figures has been the subject of intense scrutiny. "I was not a fan of his," Trump stated, contradicting previous public comments where he had once famously described Epstein as a "terrific guy."
He elaborated on their relationship, characterising it as superficial and typical of Palm Beach high society. "I had a falling out with him a long time ago. I don't think I spoke to him for 15 years. I wasn't a fan," he told his interviewer.
Maxwell's Interview Campaign and Trump's Rebuttal
The New York Times article detailed a campaign by Maxwell's family and lawyers, who reportedly believed a high-profile interview could positively influence public opinion ahead of her sentencing. Trump claimed he was unaware of these efforts and firmly stated he would never have participated.
"I would never do that," he declared, dismissing the very idea of engaging with Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein.
The live stream underscores the enduring political and legal sensitivities surrounding the Epstein case and its connections to elite circles, ensuring that the story remains firmly in the public eye.
