by Amir Izad in Politics

Newly released transcripts of interviews between Ghislaine Maxwell and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reveal Maxwell's repeated denials of witnessing any inappropriate behavior involving Donald Trump. The Trump administration released these records in an attempt to distance the president from the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein amid public backlash. Maxwell showered Trump with praise, denying any inappropriate sexual encounters or observations. The release is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to mitigate political damage after earlier failures to deliver on promises regarding the release of Epstein-related documents. Maxwell's interview included limited immunity, protecting her from prosecution except for perjury. The Justice Department is also sending records from the Epstein investigation to the House Oversight Committee. The case has drawn significant public attention due to Epstein's connections to prominent figures, including Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton. Maxwell also commented on her relationships with Clinton and Prince Andrew, denying allegations against them. She acknowledged Epstein's preference for younger women but claimed she didn't understand this to encompass criminal behavior. The Epstein case has been a source of controversy and conspiracy theories, with the Trump administration facing criticism for its handling of the investigation and the release of related documents. The release of the Maxwell transcripts is a direct response to this criticism and aims to quell public outrage.