Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking scheme, spoke with US officials about connections to high-profile figures, including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. In a July interview from prison, she vehemently denied witnessing any "inappropriate" conduct involving Trump and stated that no "client list" of Epstein's associates exists, contradicting numerous conspiracy theories. This has angered Virginia Giuffre's family, a key Epstein accuser, who feel Maxwell is using her platform to distort facts following Giuffre's recent suicide.

Maxwell is currently seeking a pardon from Trump, who distanced himself from Epstein after 2004. Her transfer from a Florida prison to a lower-security facility in Texas raises further speculations. She described Trump's behavior as gentlemanly and stated she never saw him in compromising situations related to Epstein's massage services.

During her interview, Maxwell was questioned about notable public figures, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Prince Andrew, whom she denied publicly introducing to Epstein. The legitimacy of a famous photograph of Prince Andrew with an underage Giuffre was also contested, as Maxwell labeled it a "fake photo."

Epstein’s death in jail in 2019 remains surrounded by controversy; Maxwell expressed disbelief that he committed suicide. In light of Maxwell's claims and the ongoing discussions around Epstein's network, the White House has reiterated that no leniency will be shown in her case. The public’s demand for transparency continues to pressure Trump, as calls grow stronger for the release of all information regarding Epstein's connections.