The news that Ghislaine Maxwell – the only woman to have been imprisoned in connection with the pedophile scandal of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein – announced her willingness to reveal a secret client list immediately shocked the American and world public opinion.
According to sources from inside the prison, Maxwell is considering revealing all the names of people who were “involved” in Epstein’s notorious underage prostitution ring, which the public still calls the “Epstein List”. This list has long been rumored to include many politicians, billionaires, artists, royals and the world’s most powerful figures.
Notably, Maxwell’s move could raise sensitive questions about the role of former President Donald Trump. Trump has previously been criticized for having a close relationship with Epstein in the past, although he has always denied any involvement in any illegal activities. However, old documents, photos of her together and lavish parties in the 90s between Trump, Epstein and beauties have been exposed by the press, making the public skeptical about whether he is truly “innocent”.
It is not clear whether Maxwell really wants to expose the truth because she is sorry or is just looking for a reduced sentence deal. Some sources said that her lawyer has begun to contact US congressmen to propose that Maxwell can testify publicly, in exchange for protection and possibly a chance to reduce her sentence in the future.
Many legal experts say that if Maxwell really testifies before Congress, this will be the biggest “political bomb” since the Epstein scandal was exposed. The disclosure of the client list could bring to light not only wealthy businessmen, but also current and retired politicians, and possibly even involve famous names in Europe.
However, the risk of this is not small. Observers recall that Epstein died in prison under suspicious circumstances in 2019. Many believe that it was not a normal suicide, but a plot to “silence” to permanently bury dirty secrets related to powerful figures. Now, Maxwell – the last surviving link – may also be in danger if he really makes the “Epstein List” public.
On forums, Trump supporters immediately reacted harshly, saying that this is just a political trick to bring him down before the upcoming election season. They asserted that the “witch hunt” targeting Trump has never stopped, from impeachment, prosecution to now bringing up Epstein’s story to smear his image. On the contrary, Trump opponents are excitedly hoping that this time Maxwell will truly “expose” those who have hidden behind power and money.
Currently, the US Congress has not made any official announcement on whether to summon Ghislaine Maxwell to testify or not. Some Democratic congressmen have expressed their support for “clarifying the whole truth”, while the Republican side is divided because of concerns about the political impact if this list really contains shocking names.
Will Ghislaine Maxwell dare to go all the way and will the Epstein List be published or will it continue to be buried in the dark? The American public is anxiously watching, because this time, everything may not be easily covered up like the way Epstein “silenced” forever in his prison cell years ago.
