Ghislaine Maxwell

"There is no fact that Maxwell fairly puts in dispute that has any potential to disturb the outcome of her trial."— In a written ruling rejecting Maxwell's habeas petition.

Perhaps there has never been a group of people treated so badly in our Nation’s history.

— Truth Social post by Donald J. Trump, around 7 a.m. on July 31, 2026.

I don’t.

— Ghislaine Maxwell, replying to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche during a nine-hour interview about whether she remembered Trump submitting a letter or card for Epstein’s 50th birthday.

Let us be clear: What Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche did was criminal.

— Danielle Bensky, one of Epstein survivors who was present at the hearing

This coverup is going to be uncovered one way or another.

— Daniel Goldman, in a separate video statement

The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.

— Melania Trump, reading a statement and declining to take questions from reporters at the White House Grand Foyer.

A pardon is profoundly insulting and a deep betrayal. In the clearest terms possible, this move would be detrimental to survivors.

— Annie Farmer, a survivor of Epstein's abuse, criticized a report that some House Oversight Committee lawmakers would endorse a pardon for Maxwell in return for her cooperation with the panel's investigation.

The July 23 incident was 'viewed as an attempted suicide.'

— Bill Barr, former U.S. Attorney General, testified before the House Oversight Committee that the July 23 incident was 'viewed as an attempted suicide.'