Did you see a reporter asked him about his buddy?
While not forgetting Ghislaine Maxwell entirely, Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he has not heard her name in a long time and does not know much about her recent activities. Most recently, during an October 2025 interview, Trump feigned ignorance when asked about a potential pardon for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking. This is despite years of documented social contact and Trump's own previous public comments about her.
In 2025, after a Supreme Court ruling rejected Maxwell's appeal, Trump was asked about a possible pardon. He made several contradictory or evasive statements, saying:
- He would "have to take a look" and speak with the Department of Justice.
- He "haven't heard the name in so long".
- He "wouldn't consider it or not consider it".
- He "didn't know anything about it".