Trump Supports Epstein Release but Fears Harm to Innocent People
US President Donald Trump has made a bold claim — he is ready to support a full Epstein release of government records. Trump spoke in an interview with Newsmax host Rob Finnerty, saying, “I want to release everything,” but he added a serious concern: “I just don’t want people to get hurt.”
This statement follows a nine-hour interview where Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche questioned Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s close associate, at a federal prison in Florida. Trump clarified that he did not plan the interview and has not received a briefing on its content.
The interviewer asked Trump if a full Epstein release was coming, and Trump repeated, “We’d like to release everything, but we don’t want people to get hurt that shouldn’t be hurt.” His words suggest the documents may contain names or details too sensitive to share publicly — at least for now.
Trump emphasized that Blanche likely visited Maxwell to ensure the Epstein release would not harm innocent individuals. “Todd went in, and I think he just wants to make sure that innocent people aren’t hurt,” Trump said.
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The President added that while transparency was important, “protecting those who did nothing wrong” was a top priority.
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The Newsmax interview also included questions about a possible presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Authorities recently moved her to a minimum-security facility in Texas.
When the interviewer asked Trump if he might pardon Maxwell, he replied, “I’m allowed to do it, but nobody’s asked me to do it.”
He distanced himself from the idea and added, “I don’t know anything about the case, but I know I have the right to do it.”
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He did not directly support or deny the idea of a pardon. Compared to his openness about the Epstein release, Trump remained reserved. He wants to move forward with revealing information from the Epstein files. However, he showed no urgency or emotional involvement in Maxwell’s legal future.
His approach to Maxwell stood in contrast to his strong comments about the Epstein release. His repeated use of the phrase “release everything” during the interview highlights the weight he places on uncovering the full scope of the Epstein investigation, as long as it does not bring harm to unrelated people.
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Trump also addressed rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, whom the court recently found guilty of two counts of prostitution but cleared of more serious charges such as sex trafficking and racketeering. The court will sentence Diddy in October, and he may face up to 20 years in prison.
When asked about a potential pardon for Diddy, Trump said, “Well, he was essentially, I guess, sort of half innocent.” The President admitted he had once shared a friendly relationship with Combs but noted that Diddy had become openly critical when Trump ran for office.
“He made some terrible statements,” Trump said. “It makes it more difficult to do.” He explained that personal history can influence decisions, even when trying to remain fair and unbiased.
Trump confirmed that people had raised the subject with him. “They have talked to me about Sean,” he said. But when asked directly if he was leaning toward denying a pardon, Trump replied, “I would say so.”
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The President’s remarks showed a clear divide. He is cautious and unwilling to pardon Diddy or Maxwell. At the same time, he seems determined to push forward with the Epstein release. During the interview, Trump mentioned the idea of an Epstein release at least six times. This underlined its significance to his administration’s stance on transparency.
As of now, officials have not announced any official date or procedure for the Epstein release. Trump has also not confirmed whether he will make the full documents or only selected parts public.
