Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Commutation From Trump

Speaking to reporters, he said: “I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I haven’t thought about.”

On Monday, Jamie Raskin, the most senior Democrat on the committee, demanded Trump release information about the application and urged the US president to reject the request.

“You should not grant any form of clemency to this convicted and unrepentant sex offender,” Raskin wrote, according to Politico.

Maxwell ‘much happer in new prison’

Raskin also called for Todd Blanche, the US deputy attorney general, to testify about the commutation application in front of Congress.

The whistleblower also reportedly claimed Maxwell had received “concierge-style” treatment at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, which included customised meals and access to the exercise area after hours.

Raskin added: “Your administration should not be providing her with room service, with puppies to play with, with federal law enforcement officials waiting on her every need, or with any special treatment or institutional privilege at all.”

Raskin also claimed information from the whistleblower indicated Maxwell’s guests could bring computers, and the warden helped organise visits which included “snacks and refreshments for her guests.”

White House spokeswoman, Abigail Jackson, said: “The White House does not comment on potential clemency requests. As President Trump has stated, pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell is not something he has thought about.”