Blanche. Markus. Maxwell. The Interview That Should’ve Never Happened.
Executive Summary: Trump’s handpicked Deputy AG Todd Blanche, who used to defend him in court, flew to Florida to personally question convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. The kicker? Blanche wasn’t grilling her alone, he did it across the table from his friend and podcast pal, David Markus, Maxwell’s defense lawyer. These two have swapped war stories, shared laughs on air, and bonded over mutual ties to Trump’s inner circle and Epstein’s legal orbit. The DOJ never disclosed their connection, and now we’re expected to trust this cozy little meeting was about truth, not damage control? Come on. We see what’s going on.
The Lawyers
Todd Blanche is President Donald Trump’s hand-picked Deputy Attorney General, elevated to the job earlier this year from the ranks of Trump’s personal legal team. Yes, you read that right, before taking his oath to serve the public, Blanche was one of Trump’s own defense lawyers, the guy sitting at the table defending Trump against criminal charges. He built a reputation as a savvy former prosecutor-turned-white-collar defense attorney, representing Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case and even handling Trump’s classified documents troubles. He earned Trump’s trust through fierce loyalty.
When Trump won re-election and started filling top jobs, Blanche went from private practice to the Justice Department’s second-in-command. That leap alone raised eyebrows about politicizing the DOJ. Now imagine this same Trump insider personally meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell, ostensibly to dig up more truth about the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking scandal. It is an unusual role for someone in his position, and it is impossible to ignore the political baggage he brings into that room.
David Oscar Markus, on the other side of that closed-door meeting, is Maxwell’s attorney. He is not some court-appointed nobody or a junior lawyer fresh out of school. Markus is a high-profile Miami defense lawyer with decades of experience and a wall full of accolades. He went to Harvard Law, clerked for a federal judge, and made his name defending big names and tough cases. He is also known as a bit of a media-savvy figure, he runs a popular legal blog and even hosts a podcast about high-stakes criminal trials.
Maxwell brought him on board to fight her conviction and handle her appeal to the Supreme Court. In short, Markus is a heavyweight in criminal defense circles. When the news broke that Maxwell had sat down with the Justice Department this week, Markus was the one walking out to face the cameras. He assured reporters that Maxwell “answered every single question” and cooperated fully. He also made a point to express gratitude – yes, gratitude – that the DOJ finally came knocking to hear what Maxwell had to say. That statement alone was curious. Defense lawyers don’t usually gush about prosecutors showing up to interrogate their clients. But in this case, Markus sounded almost pleased about the entire affair. Once you understand his personal connection to the man who led the interview, that tone makes a lot more sense.
Their Past
It turns out Deputy AG Todd Blanche and defense attorney David Markus know each other quite well. In fact, they publicly chatted and joked together long before Maxwell ever agreed to talk. Back in 2023, Markus invited Blanche onto his legal podcast for an interview. The two lawyers sat down (virtually or perhaps in studio) and swapped war stories about their craziest moments defending clients behind bars. They laughed about how surreal it is to practice criminal law at the highest levels. At one point Blanche told a funny anecdote about visiting his client Paul Manafort in a New York jail in 2019, and randomly seeing Jeffrey Epstein and drug kingpin El Chapo in the cells next door.
Markus chuckled and marveled, trading his own story about visiting Maxwell in jail and being trailed by a 24/7 camera crew to prevent another Epstein-style “suicide.” The conversation was casual, collegial, even warm. These weren’t two adversaries; they were two colleagues having a friendly chat about the quirks of their jobs. They clearly enjoyed each other’s company. In fact, Blanche became a favorite guest on Markus’s show – he was invited back for a second episode later, making him the first person to appear twice on that podcast. I shared links to both episodes below.
That is the kind of rapport they developed. Keep that in mind: the man now tasked with grilling Maxwell previously bantered amiably with Maxwell’s lawyer on a first-name basis. This is the side of the story no one in the government press release bothered to mention.
Fast forward to this past Thursday morning in Tallahassee. Deputy AG Blanche arrives at the federal courthouse with security in tow, avoiding reporters’ questions as he slips inside to meet Maxwell. David Markus is already there with his client. I can only imagine the scene: two old podcast buddies now facing each other across a table, but officially on opposite sides. That dynamic would be odd for any serious law enforcement interview. And sure enough, by lunchtime Markus emerged from the courthouse looking upbeat.
According to those present, he even gave a thumbs-up sign as he walked out after the first day’s session. Think about that image. A defense attorney, after his client supposedly spent hours being interrogated by the DOJ, grinning and flashing a thumbs-up. Not scowling, not tense, but seemingly pleased. It looked less like a prosecutor squeezing a witness for information and more like a couple of colleagues wrapping up a productive business meeting. For Maxwell’s lawyer to be that at ease, something must be very different about this scenario. It speaks to how unusually cozy this whole process has been.
The Concerns
No one is saying outright that Blanche went easy on Maxwell because Markus is his friend. But this arrangement is so far outside the norm that the lack of formality and distance is startling. Normally, a case like this would be handled by career Justice Department attorneys and veteran FBI agents, people who have worked the Epstein case for years and know every detail. Under standard procedure, Ghislaine Maxwell would be interviewed by those agents in prison, with prosecutors listening in, and the whole thing carefully recorded and documented. The Deputy Attorney General of the United States would not personally fly down to take her statement. That just does not happen.
In fact, several former federal prosecutors expressed shock when they learned Blanche himself was conducting the interview. “Unorthodox” and “concerning” is how more than one ex-DOJ official described it. They pointed out that a Deputy AG doing detective work is virtually unprecedented, especially when that official has no prior involvement in the case and is a political appointee with close ties to the President. It simply isn’t how the Justice Department normally operates. The top brass usually leave interrogations to the experts on the case.
And for good reason: those experts would be in a better position to catch Maxwell if she lied or to ask the sharp follow-ups that come from years of immersion in the evidence. Todd Blanche, for all his skill, doesn’t have that deep knowledge of the Epstein saga. He wasn’t part of the team that prosecuted Maxwell at trial. He’s stepping in cold to a very complex, sordid story. That is why former DOJ folks are scratching their heads. You have to wonder if this interview was more of a political show than a genuine fact-finding mission.
Layered on top of that is the appearance of, or actual, conflict of interest hanging over Blanche’s involvement. This is not a neutral Justice Department attorney we are talking about. This is Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer. He represented Trump as recently as last year, defending him in court. Now he is supposedly an impartial public servant, but everyone knows he owes his position to Trump’s patronage.
At the same time, Maxwell’s case is tangled up in all sorts of political speculation. Epstein, Maxwell’s longtime associate, moved in some of the same social circles as Trump years ago. There are photographs of Epstein and Maxwell smiling alongside Donald and Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lago, back when things were chummy. President Trump has tried to distance himself since then, claiming he kicked Epstein out of his club and hadn’t spoken to him in years. Epstein claims he’s the one who terminated the relationship because Trump was a dishonest business man. Who knows?
Still, the connections are there, and they fuel public distrust. Many Americans (including plenty of Trump’s own supporters) have been clamoring for the full truth about Epstein’s network of high-profile friends and clients. They want to know who else was involved in his horrific crimes. Those demands only grew louder when the Justice Department recently announced, rather brusquely, that it found no “client list” and wouldn’t be releasing more Epstein files. To a lot of people, that sounded like yet another cover-up, another instance of elites protecting each other.
So into this breach steps Todd Blanche, Trump’s guy, saying “trust us, we’re going to talk to Maxwell directly.” Can you blame people for feeling uneasy? The man leading this inquiry has an allegiance to a president whose name appears in Epstein’s orbit and who clearly has a stake in the outcome. And making matters even stickier, Blanche chose to conduct the interview side by side with a lawyer friend who has his own agenda. Full disclosure? Hardly. The Department of Justice never mentioned that the Deputy AG and the defense attorney were essentially pals. Markus didn’t volunteer that fact to the public either. Instead, we’re left to discover through investigative journalism that these two have a congenial history. The lack of transparency is glaring.
It is worth noting that Blanche and Markus don’t seem to have any obvious financial or business ties, no joint investments or charity boards that we know of. This is not about money changing hands. Their connection is personal and professional. They inhabit the same rarefied world of high-powered lawyers. They share mutual respect and apparently genuine affection.
Markus even counted the late legendary attorney Roy Black as a mentor, the same Roy Black who once defended Jeffrey Epstein years ago and moved in elite circles from Miami to New York. Blanche, for his part, has represented Trump insiders like Paul Manafort and rubbed shoulders with many players in Trump’s orbit. You may recall that Manafort was Trump's former campaign chairman, found guilty on eight charges of tax and bank fraud and later pleaded guilty to two additional charges in a separate case.
It’s a small world at the top. The point is, both of these men are consummate insiders. They understand each other. In another life, they might have been law firm partners or co-counsel on a case. So it’s not shocking that their paths crossed and they became friendly. There’s nothing inherently wrong with two lawyers sharing a laugh on a podcast. What is wrong is pretending to the public that these interviews are some arm’s-length, by-the-book pursuit of justice when in reality they have the flavor of a backroom conversation among colleagues. If Blanche and Markus have a pre-existing camaraderie, the ethical approach would have been to disclose it and possibly have Blanche recuse himself from personally handling this matter. That didn’t happen. Instead, we’re left guessing how much their relationship influenced this process.
Why These Two Lawyers?
We should also ask why each of these lawyers found themselves in this situation to begin with. Why did Todd Blanche take it upon himself to interrogate Maxwell? And why was David Markus so eager for his client to talk? I believe the answers boil down to political calculus and self-interest, as they often do.
From Blanche’s perspective, he likely stepped forward because President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi wanted a trusted insider to manage the Epstein affair. Epstein’s scandal has been a political thorn, and Trump’s base has all kinds of wild theories about it. Trump’s opponents likewise suspect he might want to bury any evidence tying powerful allies (or heaven forbid, himself) to Epstein’s crimes. By sending in Blanche, a loyal lieutenant, the administration ensured that the investigation was literally being run by someone “on their team.” Blanche would control the flow of information. He could report directly to Bondi and Trump about what Maxwell said.
It also lets the administration claim they are doing something proactive – “Look, we even sent the Deputy AG to grill her, we’re serious!” – while keeping a tight grip on the proceedings. Blanche is there to show the world that no stone is being left unturned, but also to make sure nothing goes off-script. It’s a delicate balancing act, and he was chosen for it precisely because of his dual identity as a Justice official and Trump loyalist.
On the other side, David Markus had very strong reasons to facilitate this meeting too. Maxwell is serving 20 years and running out of options. Her best hope for freedom might be clemency, a commutation or pardon from the president. Who holds that power? Donald Trump. And who is Donald Trump’s guy at DOJ? Todd Blanche. It does not take a legal genius to see why Maxwell’s team would reach out and say, “Hey, we have information, we’re willing to talk,” to the people in charge now. Markus is nobody’s fool. He surely recognized that Blanche might be open to hearing from Maxwell, perhaps eager to, given the political pressures swirling. And Markus knew he had a direct line to Blanche from their past friendly encounters. That kind of access is priceless.
It would be far harder for a random defense lawyer off the street to get the Deputy Attorney General on the phone and convince him to spend two days listening to a convicted felon’s story. But Markus, with his connections and reputation, could make it happen. He leveraged every bit of his clout to get his client a literal audience with the top of the Justice Department. If Maxwell can dangle information that Trump’s people find useful – say, names of other perpetrators that align with Trump’s narrative or satisfy public curiosity – then maybe, just maybe, she could earn a chance at leniency.
Markus appears to be playing that long game. He hasn’t come out and said “we want a pardon” in explicit terms, but he has dropped plenty of hints. When asked directly if Maxwell is seeking a pardon, he coyly responded that they “haven’t spoken to the president or anybody about a pardon just yet” and that they “hope he exercises that power in the right and just way.” In plain English, that means a pardon is on the table if they can sell it. So both Blanche and Markus have their motives. One is covering his boss’s political flank while trying to appease the public’s demand for answers, and the other is trying to get his client a get-out-of-jail card by talking up her usefulness. Those interests might converge neatly, or they might clash, but either way, the public interest might not be the top priority in that room.
What’s In The Public’s Best Interest?
What about the public interest, though? What about the rest of us, everyday Americans who just want justice to be done transparently and fairly? We find ourselves watching this strange drama from the outside, with scant information on what actually occurred in those interviews.
The Justice Department’s public statement was short and cryptic, basically, “We talked to her and we’ll let you know if anything comes of it.” Maxwell’s side, via Markus, gave a few more crumbs, he said they went “all day” with hundreds of questions and that Maxwell answered them all. But he naturally didn’t divulge details either. So we’re left in the dark. And that darkness is where distrust grows.
This is exactly the kind of scenario that makes people lose faith in institutions. It feels like insiders wheeling and dealing behind closed doors, with the truth a secondary concern. If Maxwell truly has explosive information about other abusers, shouldn’t that be handled with maximum objectivity and accountability? Instead we have a process tainted by conflicts and secrecy. I’m a lawyer, and even I am finding it hard to simply trust what’s going on here. Imagine the average person trying to make sense of it. It looks like a fix is in, whether or not that’s the case.
The situation is made even worse by the fact that the Justice Department has been sending mixed signals on the Epstein-Maxwell matter for weeks. Not long ago, Attorney General Bondi promised to release additional Epstein files, stoking hope that perhaps the full client list or new evidence would finally see daylight. Then abruptly, the DOJ reversed course and said “nope, nothing to see here, actually Epstein had no big hidden list and we’re not releasing more.”
This reversal enraged a lot of people who smell a cover-up. Some of those upset were not liberals or media figures, but Trump’s own allies and members of Congress who had long insisted a trove of secrets was being kept under wraps. So there is pressure coming from all sides. The House Oversight Committee even subpoenaed those files and called Maxwell to testify in the coming weeks.
It’s against that backdrop that the DOJ hastily arranged these Maxwell meetings, almost as if to calm the storm they created by walking back the promise of transparency. It has the aroma of damage control. To be frank, it has the aroma of panic. And when we then learn that the person sent to do this damage control is intimately connected to the president and friendly with Maxwell’s attorney, the whole thing starts to reek. One former ethics official from a past administration commented that this “reeks of impropriety,” and I agree. It looks like the Justice Department under Trump is trying to pacify the public without actually relinquishing control of the information. They’ll talk to Maxwell, but on their own terms, with their own man leading the charge. And if their own man happens to have a soft spot for Maxwell’s lawyer, well, that’s just a lucky break for them, isn’t it?
Let’s not mince words: this kind of insider coziness can do real harm to our democracy if left unchecked. The rule of law depends on people believing that our justice system is fair, impartial, and not just a plaything of whoever holds power.
Right now, that belief is being chipped away. There cannot be one set of rules for well-connected friends and another set for everyone else. What would you think if a local police chief sent his deputy, who used to be the mayor’s personal lawyer, to interview a prisoner whose attorney plays golf with them on weekends? You’d probably shake your head and say, “That sounds like a good ol’ boys club, not justice.” Well, that is essentially what we are witnessing on the national stage. If the powerful are just going to slap each other on the back and sort things out quietly among themselves, the rest of us are left to wonder whether truth even matters. It is heartbreaking and infuriating.
As Americans, we’ve been through too many scandals where transparency was promised but never delivered. We are tired of being misled or kept in the dark about issues that affect our country’s moral fiber. And make no mistake, the Epstein-Maxwell saga cuts to the core of some fundamental questions: Are we serious about protecting children and vulnerable people from predators, no matter how rich or famous those predators are? Or will we allow the rich and famous to protect each other? Will our government honor the principle that no one is above the law, or will it bend the rules when it’s politically expedient? These questions matter to every parent and grandparent in America. They matter to anyone who cares about what kind of world our kids will inherit.
Right now, I am worried. I’m worried that this closed-door chumminess between Todd Blanche and David Markus is symbolic of a larger rot. It’s the kind of thing that erodes our institutions from within. It might seem like a small, insider baseball detail, two lawyers who happen to be friends, who cares? But it is emblematic of how accountability gets watered down. It sends the message that when push comes to shove, connections trump principles (sorry, couldn’t resist). Is that really the lesson we want to send to our children and grandchildren? That justice is not blind, but has friends in high places?
We must not accept that. We have to demand better. Our democracy only works if we insist on honesty and accountability from those in power. We cannot fix every problem overnight, but we can shine a light on them when they appear. And what happened with the Maxwell interviews this week deserves the spotlight of public scrutiny.
So what should happen next? At minimum, both the Department of Justice and David Markus owe the public some answers. Full disclosure needs to happen, immediately. The Justice Department should confirm who was present in those interviews, what procedures were followed, and yes, clarify the prior relationship between Blanche and Markus. If the interview was recorded, release the tapes and transcript.
They don’t have to smear themselves; just acknowledge the obvious and explain how they mitigated any conflicts. Markus, for his part, should also come clean about how this meeting came to be. Did he reach out to Blanche through unofficial channels? Did familiarity play a role? Perhaps those details might make Maxwell’s bid for leniency look less noble, but the truth is the truth. Sunshine is the best disinfectant here.
If everything was above board, then they should have nothing to hide by laying it out transparently. And if not everything was above board, well, we need to know that too, so we can correct it. Moreover, independent eyes should be on this process going forward. Maybe a special counsel or a career official with no political skin in the game should take over pursuing Maxwell’s information. At the very least, include experienced FBI agents and prosecutors who know the Epstein case to ensure that any real leads are followed and any falsehoods are caught. We cannot have vital investigations turned into private chats among friends. That’s not justice, that’s theater.
This opinion might sound fiery, it is meant to. I feel strongly about this because I love my country and I value the rule of law. I have spent my career in the legal field, and I have seen what happens when the system bends to serve the powerful. It never ends well for the rest of us. The America I believe in is one where even a case as messy and scandalous as Epstein and Maxwell is handled with integrity, where the truth comes out no matter who it implicates, and where deals aren’t cut in shadows without oversight. We owe that to the victims who never saw justice served in Epstein’s lifetime. We owe it to every young person out there watching to show that our government can still do the right thing. And yes, we owe it to ourselves, to uphold some standard of decency and impartiality in a time when those qualities feel in short supply.
In July 2020, during a White House press briefing, Trump was asked whether he thought Maxwell might expose powerful figures tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s circle. He responded: “I don’t know — I haven’t really been following it too much. I just wish her well, frankly.” He later reiterated the sentiment: “I do wish her well. I’m not looking for anything bad for her,” further softening the tone given her criminal charges.
These comments rang in many ears as disturbingly sympathetic for someone convicted on multiple counts of being a child sex trafficker and predator. Now Trump’s own deputy is giving Maxwell unprecedented personal attention. It all fits a bit too neatly unless we get more information. Is the Justice Department truly seeking justice for Epstein’s victims here, or is it seeking to manage a political problem? Everything about Blanche and Markus’s friendly get-together leans toward the latter. And if that’s true, the American people have every right to be outraged and to demand a course correction.
I refuse to be cynical and throw up my hands, though. Instead, I’m calling it out, and I hope you will too. We can’t afford to ignore these red flags. Our democracy is not guaranteed, it survives only as long as we care enough to hold our leaders accountable. This is one of those moments.
It may seem like just another Washington drama, but it’s not. It’s about the very soul of our justice system and whether we’re going to tolerate insiders playing games with it. I, for one, have had enough of the games. I’m motivated to spread the word and insist on the truth, and I urge you to be as well. Talk to your friends and neighbors about what’s happening. Share the facts that aren’t being widely reported. Ask your representatives what they’re doing to ensure the Epstein investigation is real and not a whitewash. These may feel like small actions, but collectively, they matter. Public pressure works, it’s likely the reason this Maxwell meeting happened in the first place.
In the end, this is about right and wrong. It’s about whether justice in America is a principled process or a puppet show. I still believe it can be the former. I believe we can push our institutions to be better, to live up to the ideals they’re supposed to represent. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and David Markus might think their friendly connection is a footnote, not worth mentioning. I happen to think it’s central to understanding what’s really going on. The general public has every right to be aware of that relationship and to question whether full disclosure has been made. Because if those in power won’t voluntarily disclose conflicts, it falls to us to discover them and demand answers.
Let’s send a message that we’re paying attention. We won’t accept justice delivered behind a curtain of secrecy by a cast of well-connected characters. Whether it takes congressional hearings which will only happen if the democrats take back a majority in the 2026 midterm elections, media investigation, or just the persistent voice of the people, the truth must come out. Ghislaine Maxwell holds dark secrets about wealthy and powerful individuals who abused girls with impunity. The process of extracting that truth should not itself be tainted by even the appearance of impropriety. We must insist on a clean process so that whatever Maxwell reveals, if anything, can be believed and acted on. Our kids and grandkids deserve to live in a country that fiercely protects the innocent and holds the guilty accountable, no matter who their friends are.
So let’s hold them to that standard. No more winks and nods in lieu of real answers. No more secret meetings without accountability. We want the truth about Epstein’s crimes and Maxwell’s knowledge to come out fully, and we want it done the right way. If the Department of Justice or Maxwell’s attorney tries to stand in the way, they’ll have millions of informed, motivated Americans to answer to. That is my challenge to both Mr. Blanche and Mr. Markus: Prove to us that you put justice first. Because right now it looks like you put your relationship and your respective bosses first. If that impression is wrong, dispel it with facts. Give us the recordings and transcripts of your interview with Maxwell. If it’s right, then shame on you and we will not let it slide.
I feel for every survivor of Epstein and Maxwell’s abuse who is watching this spectacle play out. They deserve closure and honesty. I feel for every citizen who has lost trust in the DOJ over the years; they deserve to see that trust restored, not further eroded by conflicts of interest. We all have a stake here. This isn’t a partisan issue, predators and corrupt deals threaten all communities, all families. We should all be on the same side: the side of truth, transparency, and justice.
The bottom line is this: Full disclosure isn’t a privilege, it’s a right. It’s non-negotiable if we want to repair our country and our faith in its institutions. The friendship between Todd Blanche and David Markus may be a footnote in their biographies, but because this issue involves children and the President of the United States, along with other powerful people, it’s a headline in this story of justice delayed and denied. The Department of Justice and Maxwell’s legal team might not have volunteered that headline, but I just did, and I hope others will too. Now that you know, what will you do with this information? I hope you’ll talk about it, ask questions, and refuse to accept silence as an answer. Our democracy depends on engaged citizens demanding honesty. Consider this an open invitation to join that effort.
Final Thoughts
I’ll conclude with a simple thought: We, the American people, have more power than we often realize. When we demand the truth, eventually, one way or another, we get it. It might take time, it might take relentless pressure, but history shows that an informed public is a force to be reckoned with. I have faith that together we can ensure that this Epstein-Maxwell affair is handled the way it should have been all along, with transparency and integrity. Let’s make sure that happens. Let’s insist that justice be more than a comfortable chat among friends. And let’s do it not out of hatred or partisanship, but out of love for our country and concern for its future.
If you’re as fired up about this as I am, don’t stay silent. Share this story with someone who hasn’t heard about it. Start a conversation about why it matters. Contact your elected officials and ask them where they stand. These are small acts, but collectively they roar. America’s strength lies in citizens who care deeply and refuse to give up on our ideals. I count myself among them. I hope you do too. Together, we can shine a light so bright that even the powers that be have to step out of the shadows and answer to it. That’s not just my opinion, that’s my heartfelt conviction. And I’m willing to bet a lot of you feel the same way. Let’s prove it, for the good of our country and the generations to come. Let’s demand the full truth, and nothing less.
Mitch Jackson, Esq. | links
Podcast Episodes
Here are the podcast episodes where Todd Blanche appeared on David Oscar Markus’s show For the Defense, revealing their past camaraderie:
"Todd Blanche for former President Donald Trump" – Season 6, Episode 1 of For the Defense, originally published on June 2, 2024. In this conversation, Blanche discusses representing Trump in the New York criminal trial, his trial strategy, and War Room drama. He became the first guest to appear twice on Markus's podcast. [listen]
"Todd Blanche for Paul Manafort" – Season 5, Episode 2, published June 27, 2023. In this episode, Senior trial lawyer Blanche describes a surreal jailhouse visit seeing clients—including Paul Manafort, Jeffrey Epstein, and even El Chapo—and Markus recounts his own high‑security meeting with Maxwell, complete with 24/7 cameras. [listen]
Those episodes lay bare exactly how familiar and comfortable the two have been over time, swapping stories, swapping laughs, and forging insider ties well before Blanche ever showed up to interrogate Maxwell.
The Truth Matters
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Thank you, Mitch, for this comprehensive and impassioned essay on what happened this week. Even for us non-attorneys, this set of "conversations" reeked of impropriety, and looked like an elaborate attempt to fool the general public into thinking that the Trump Administration was sending one of its top officials to get at the truth. And Maxwell's stake in these conversations could not have been more obvious. We'll have to see whether Trump's utter incapacity for shame could cloud his judgment as to whether a pardon for her "transparency" will be forthcoming. If he were to pardon her, it would only add more fuel to the fire of belief that he is covering up yet another of his many crimes. Thank you again for taking the time to discuss this outrageous event from the standpoint of an accomplished attorney and devoted advocate for justice.
John Hayden