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Ghislaine Maxwell plans to take the Fifth on all questions related to President Trump's association with Jeffrey Epstein during her high-stakes deposition Monday in front of Congress.

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7 key questions that Ro Khanna wants to ask Ghislaine Maxwell when she appears before Oversight tomorrow that Todd Blanche did not ask. But unlike with Blanche, Maxwell will refuse to answer them. Why is she getting special treatment from DOJ? bsky.app/profile/meid ...

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"The congressman also wants to know if Maxwell or one of her reps reached out to Trump about getting a pardon or reduced sentence in exchange for her silence. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison after she was convicted of conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse minors.

In his letter, Ro notes that Maxwell previously met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss the Epstein matter without invoking the Fifth, calling her sudden U-turn on the topic "inconsistent."

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Popcorn, please!

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-08 03:05 PM | Reply

Because if she says anything, she'll get the Epstein treatment.

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-02-08 04:13 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#2

Which will be a lot easier to accomplish in the low security Club Fed condo she's in now.

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-08 04:20 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Ghislaine Maxwell to Take the Fifth Monday in Congress

Just like Trump would. Both of them are pedos.

#4 | Posted by rstybeach11 at 2026-02-08 04:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

So.... what does it say about the Pres if a witness avoids incriminating themselves by taking the 5th when asked if she ever witnessed crimes by DJT?

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-08 04:43 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Taking the 5th just says GUILTY.

#6 | Posted by bat4255 at 2026-02-08 07:52 PM | Reply

#6

We already know she's guilty. She's been convicted.

They should give her immunity for anything new she says about Mango Mussolini, take away the 5th to incriminate the Orange Pedo.

#7 | Posted by DarkVader at 2026-02-08 08:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I do wonder why Trump hasn't pardoned her by now. Sure, he would take a hit, ballot box wise, but then she could go off and not say anything to anyone ever again, or, I suppose she could tell the truth with no recriminations..oh right, that is why she cannot have a pardon right now.

#8 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-02-09 08:14 AM | Reply

Does the 5th Amendment protect her from Presidential assasination?

#9 | Posted by danni at 2026-02-09 09:30 AM | Reply

Ghislaine Maxwell to Take the Fifth Monday in Congress

Which means she's guilty, according to Trump. Right befor Trump did the same when on trials for his rape and felony fraud.

Donald Trump Pleads the Fifth After Saying Only Guilty People Do
www.newsweek.com
Trump/Ghislaine 2028!

#10 | Posted by censored at 2026-02-09 11:01 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Ghislaine Maxwell pleads 5th Amendment at closed virtual House Oversight deposition

www.youtube.com

that was quick

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-09 11:24 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

WATCH: Ghislaine Maxwell not cooperating because she is campaigning for Trump pardon, Democrats say

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DJT is going to have to either Pardon him herself, have his stooges arrange Clemency for her... or go to jail himself when she Tells All.

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-09 11:50 AM | Reply

"Taking the 5th just says GUILTY." -DJT

#6 | Posted by bat4255

Fixed that for you.

#13 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2026-02-09 11:52 AM | Reply

#8 | Posted by Hughmass

Because she could then be compelled to testify - no taking the 5th.

#14 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2026-02-09 11:53 AM | Reply

DJT could get the Monster Maxwell to help in the Epstein Investigation; name the powerful pedophiles in the case.

All he has to do is say he will not Pardon her.

Then she will testify.

#15 | Posted by Corky at 2026-02-09 12:31 PM | Reply

The supreme court said that DJT can have a political opponent assassinated by seal team 6. He could openly order her assassinated without legal repercussion. We would all have to watch and the pedo republicans would applaud Trump's bold move of ordering a murder to protect pedophiles.

#16 | Posted by dibblda at 2026-02-09 01:10 PM | Reply

Pardon me and I'll spill the beans..........lol...........

She's already behind bars - what does she really have to offer?

#17 | Posted by brass30 at 2026-02-09 07:20 PM | Reply

#18 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-09 07:36 PM | Reply

... Ghislaine Maxwell plans to take the Fifth on all questions related to President Trump's association with Jeffrey Epstein during her high-stakes deposition Monday in front of Congress. ...

My understanding is that she took a ~blanket 5th,~ meaning that she refused to answer any questions on the ground the answers may incriminate her.

Question: if Pres Trump eventually gives her a pardon or clemency, can she then testifty without worrying about self-incrimination?

I am not a lawyer, so I readily admin that have not a clue about the answer to that question.


#19 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-09 07:54 PM | Reply

@#17 ... She's already behind bars ...

No she is not behind bars.

She was behind bars but then, after Dep AG Blanche talked with her for hours, she was moved to a Club Fed facility where she seems to be treated as if she were in a upscale hotel.

#20 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-09 07:57 PM | Reply

She takes the fifth and the victims take the money and nda.

#21 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-02-09 09:06 PM | Reply

Pedo 47 pleaded the fifth more than 400 times in fraud deposition

www.theguardian.com

#22 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-09 09:16 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Pedo 47 pleaded the fifth more than 400 times in fraud deposition
www.theguardian.com

#22 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-09 09:16 PM | On Tuesday 5 Nov 2024, 76,535,898 idiots voted for a lying sexual predator and goniff extraordinaire.


#23 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-02-10 12:17 AM | Reply

"Question: if Pres Trump eventually gives her a pardon or clemency, can she then testifty without worrying about self-incrimination?"

She can be compelled to testify, if she refuses, contempt and prison until she does. Not for her crimes but for contempt.

#24 | Posted by dibblda at 2026-02-10 12:41 AM | Reply

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