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Trump blindsided by DOJ decision to move Ghislaine Maxwell to low-security prison: aide

An undated photo shows Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The photo was entered into evidence during the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of sex trafficking, in New York City. Courtesy via U.S. Attorney's Office/Handout via REUTERS
Cassie Mellea
December 16, 2025

Donald Trump was “mighty unhappy” and caught off guard when the Justice Department transferred convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison after interviewing her, according to unusually candid remarks from his chief of staff, Susie Wiles. In interviews with Vanity Fair, Wiles said the decision was driven by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, not the president, and insisted Trump had no advance knowledge of the move.

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Trump blindsided by DOJ decision to move Ghislaine Maxwell to minimum-security prison

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