During his time in office, the former president privately deliberated over the possibility of granting a pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new biographical account.
The book alleges the former leader expressed concern following Maxwell’s arrest, questioning what information she might disclose. The narrative suggests a pardon was actively discussed among his inner circle, though advisors reportedly expressed strong reservations about such a move, hoping it would not proceed.
A senior administration official has since firmly denied any such discussions ever took place, stating there has been no consideration of a pardon and there never will be.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being found guilty of aiding Epstein in the sexual exploitation and abuse of underage girls. Despite previous offers from her legal team to cooperate with federal investigators, no agreement was reached. Her attorneys recently petitioned the Supreme Court to review her conviction, arguing the continued imprisonment is unjust.
This report emerges alongside controversy surrounding official statements about the Epstein case. A recent Justice Department memo contradicted prior public assertions from a former state attorney general, stating no credible evidence or client list from Epstein exists. This has fueled ongoing public skepticism and speculation about the full scope of the financier’s network.
The former president’s past social connection to Epstein has been documented, including comments made years ago praising Epstein’s sociable nature. A former advisor later sought to downplay their association, noting they had not been in contact for over a decade prior to Epstein’s incarceration.
