No Pardon for Maxwell, Justice for Epstein’s Victims
In light of recent discussions about the possibility of Donald Trump pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, we must not lose sight of the horrifying crimes she committed in tandem with Jeffrey Epstein. As investigative journalist Vicky Ward reminds us, Maxwell played a central role in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, luring and grooming vulnerable girls for abuse by powerful men.Any notion of a presidential pardon for Maxwell is a disgraceful insult to her victims—many of whom still seek justice. A pardon would not only signal complicity with elite impunity but would further retraumatize the survivors who have endured years of silence, cover-ups, and manipulation by a system that too often protects the powerful over the vulnerable.
Let us not forget that Epstein's circle included billionaires, royalty, and politicians. The full truth has never been exposed. Maxwell’s trial avoided naming names, and many questions remain unanswered. Instead of offering clemency, we should be demanding transparency, accountability, and the unsealing of all files related to Epstein and his associates.
Trump’s past public comments—wishing Maxwell “well”—already suggest disturbing sympathies. A pardon would go beyond the pale, signaling to predators in high places that there are no consequences for their crimes. Justice should not be for sale. It is time to stand with the victims, not the perpetrators.
No more silence. No more deals. No more pardons for those who aided and abetted child sexual abuse.
Let justice prevail.
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