Summary
- Far-right influencer Laura Loomer publicly warned President Donald Trump against pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker and associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
- Loomer posted on X (formerly Twitter), tagging Trump, JD Vance, and Pam Bondi, urging: “Do not do it. There will be no coming back from that.”
- Trump left the door open to a possible pardon, saying he would need to “speak to” the US justice department and “take a look at it.”
- The US Supreme Court recently refused to hear Maxwell’s appeal against her conviction.
- Congressman Robert Garcia welcomed the court’s decision and criticized the Trump administration for moving Maxwell to a less restrictive facility amid speculation about clemency.
- Senate hearings questioned US attorney general Pam Bondi about records related to Trump in government-held Epstein files.
- Trump also addressed the case of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who requested a pardon after being sentenced for prostitution-related charges, but Trump suggested he had dismissed the request.
Key Quotes
“Do not do it. There will be no coming back from that. I repeat again. For the love of God. Do Not Do It.” – Laura Loomer on X
“I haven’t heard the name in so long. I can say this – that I’d have to take a look at it. I would have to take a look.” – Donald Trump
Context
- Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
- The Trump administration faces ongoing scrutiny over its handling of Epstein-related documents and promises of transparency.
- The issue has sparked political controversy and debate over presidential pardon powers.
Source: The Guardian, 7 Oct 2025