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An article from July 29, 2025, discusses the reactions of Republican leaders to the possibility that former U.S. President Donald Trump might pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Congressional leaders Mike Johnson and John Thune, although hesitant, acknowledged Trump's right to pardon. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, met with Justice Department officials, stirring speculation about a potential deal.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff