Trump has not signaled interest in granting clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker serving a 20-year sentence tied to Jeffrey Epstein. In late 2025 and early 2026 statements, the president said he had not considered the matter or would consult the Justice Department if asked. April 2026 reporting on divided views within the House Oversight Committee sparked brief speculation of a possible deal for testimony, but Chair James Comer opposed any pardon while Democrats condemned the idea outright and survivor advocates pushed back. These political headwinds, combined with the absence of formal clemency proceedings or administration action through mid-2026, underpin traders’ strong consensus against a pardon occurring by the end of the year.