UPDATE: President Donald Trump is not prioritizing a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. In a briefing just minutes ago, Leavitt stated that discussions about clemency for Maxwell are “not a priority” as the administration focuses on pressing issues facing the American public.
Maxwell, the former associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, recently invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a deposition with the House Oversight Committee on February 9, 2026. Leavitt emphasized that this matter has not been on the president’s agenda, reinforcing that Trump is concentrating on solutions for the American people.
“This is not something I’ve discussed recently with the president because, frankly, it’s not a priority,” Leavitt stated. She further noted that when the topic was last raised, Trump made it clear that he is “not considering or thinking about” granting clemency to Maxwell.
Maxwell’s legal team, led by attorney David Oscar Markus, insists she is prepared to provide crucial testimony if granted immunity. Markus argued that her silence is necessary due to an ongoing habeas petition that challenges the fairness of her trial.
“If this Committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path,” Markus asserted. He added that “Ms. Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump.”
In an earlier statement, Markus tweeted about Maxwell’s decision to invoke her right to silence, emphasizing the importance of her potential testimony. The situation remains fluid, and many are closely watching how this may unfold in the coming days.
As the political landscape continues to shift, the question of Maxwell’s potential pardon raises significant implications for ongoing discussions about justice and accountability. The administration’s current focus suggests that any movement on this issue may not occur in the immediate future, leaving Maxwell’s fate in a state of uncertainty.
For now, Trump’s administration is prioritizing other pressing matters, and Maxwell’s path to possible testimony remains contingent on the outcomes of her legal challenges. As developments emerge, the public will be keen to see if this story takes a new turn.
