Ghislaine Maxwell rejected the notion that Trump was seen "in any inappropriate setting" during her interview with the Department of Justice, newly released transcripts show.

The big picture: Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, has emerged as the central figure of the Jeffrey Epstein case, especially after President Trump's response to the scandal drew intense scrutiny from Democrats and members of his own base. • Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Maxwell, who has sought to have her conviction overturned.

Driving the news: The DOJ on Friday released audio recordings and transcripts of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's interview with imprisoned Epstein associate Maxwell. • In the interviews, Maxwell detailed her relationship with the disgrace

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