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Jul 25, 2025 President Trump said he had authority to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell and did not rule it out Corroborated Power and Authority
The statement highlighted the broad pardon power in a politically charged criminal case, raising accountability concerns.
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- Ghislaine Maxwell seeks pardon from Trump — Ghislaine Maxwell is pursuing a pardon from former President Trump following a meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- Trump Considers Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell — Speaking to reporters, Trump stated he hasn't considered pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell but noted he has the authority to do so.
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Week 27 – 2025-07-19–2025-07-25
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Jul 19, 2025 President Trump asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek release of Epstein grand jury testimony Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The request showed a president intervening in a sensitive criminal matter, raising questions about political influence over justice decisions and disclosure.
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- Trump Calls for Release of Grand Jury Testimony — Donald Trump announced on social media that he has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce all pertinent grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, subject to court approval.
- Trump demands release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein investigation — President Donald J.
- Trump orders unsealing of grand jury testimony in Epstein case — President Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the unsealing of grand jury testimony from the prosecution against Jeffrey Epstein.
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Week 27 – 2025-07-19–2025-07-25
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