Trump 'Takes a Look' at Pardoning Convicted Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell
When asked directly if he would pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker and associate of Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump responded, 'I’d have to take a look at it,' according to The Hill. This noncommittal stance comes from a man notoriously quick to offer strong opinions or immediate denials. Recall during his presidency, Trump pardoned Michael Flynn , his former national security
adviser, despite Flynn pleading guilty to lying to the FBI. The ease with which political reputations are rehabilitated, or pardons are floated for figures enmeshed in morally repugnant circles, speaks volumes. While The Hill focuses on the 'will he or won't he' drama, the more unsettling 'look' is into the systems that allow powerful individuals to perpetually skirt true accountability. One might
wonder if former connections or veiled threats play a larger role than justice in these 'reviews'.