Donald Trump claimed ignorance regarding the Department of Justice's decision to transfer Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum security prison. Maxwell, convicted of child sex trafficking, was interviewed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche shortly before her transfer. Trump was questioned about this interview and affirmed his lack of prior knowledge. He praised Blanche's abilities and stated that the interview's appropriateness should be respected, framing it as a routine procedure in dealing with legal matters of high profile individuals.
Collins asked Trump what, if anything, he knew about the transfer. The president claimed he knew nothing about it: COLLINS: Were you aware of, and did you personally approve the prison transfer for Ghislaine Maxwell that your Justice Department TRUMP: I didn't know about it at all, no. I read about it just like you did.
Trump commented on Todd Blanche's talent stating, "He's a very talented man. His name is Todd Blanche. He's a very legitimate person, very high. I just said very highly thought of person, respected by everybody."
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