Why Ghislaine Maxwell may not solve Trump's Epstein issue
Why Ghislaine Maxwell may not solve Trump's Epstein issue
July 25, 2025 | 11:18 PM GMT
For weeks, President Donald Trump has tried to appease his base around the Jeffrey Epstein case. Now, the Justice Department has pivoted to Ghislaine Maxwell.
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