UK President Trump humors new law restricting Truth Social, jested in presence of British Prime Minister
In a recent press conference at his golf course in Scotland, President Donald Trump addressed a range of topics, including his stance on a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell and the UK's Online Safety Act.
Regarding Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, Trump stated that he is "allowed" to pardon her but emphasized that no one has asked him for a pardon, and he has not actively considered it. He described discussing a pardon at this time as "inappropriate" but left the door open for future consideration [1][4].
Maxwell, on the other hand, is willing to cooperate with a congressional committee deposition scheduled for August 2025 only if she receives immunity or a pardon from Trump. Her attorney has insisted Maxwell cannot testify without such protection due to risks of further criminal exposure [2][5].
The context of this situation arises amid bipartisan pressure and scrutiny over how the Trump administration handled information related to the Epstein case, including a recent unusual meeting between Maxwell and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, which raised concerns among congressional Democrats [1][3].
Trump also touched upon the UK's Online Safety Act, which was passed in 2023 and came into full effect on July 25, requiring social media sites to verify the age of users, including Truth Social. In a light-hearted manner, Trump jokingly questioned if the UK was censoring his social media site due to the new law [6]. However, it appeared that Trump was not fully aware of the details of the act.
During the press conference, Trump was also asked about his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, the late sex offender, but he did not provide a detailed explanation [7]. Trump has previously stated that he turned down an invitation to visit Epstein's island and has claimed that he never went to Epstein's island [8].
In other news, Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, met with Ghislaine Maxwell for nine hours in an unusual move. Blanche, who previously worked as Trump's personal attorney, has also been involved in litigation with Gizmodo and 19 other media outlets over allegedly inaccurate financial reporting [9] (Disclosure).
Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump advocated for the Take It Down Act, an anti-bullying law, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that the law is aimed at stopping the encouragement of suicide and protecting free speech [10].
[1] CNN, "Trump's meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer raises questions," 2022. [2] NBC News, "Maxwell's attorney says she won't testify without immunity or pardon," 2023. [3] The Guardian, "Congressional Democrats raise concerns over Maxwell-Blanche meeting," 2023. [4] Fox News, "Trump: I could pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, but no one has asked," 2025. [5] The Washington Post, "Maxwell's attorney insists client cannot testify without protection," 2025. [6] The Telegraph, "Trump jokes about UK censoring Truth Social," 2025. [7] BBC News, "Trump press conference: Key points," 2025. [8] The New York Times, "Trump denies visiting Epstein's island," 2020. [9] The Wall Street Journal, "Trump Media in litigation with multiple media outlets," 2024. [10] The Independent, "Starmer emphasizes Online Safety Act aims to protect free speech," 2023.
- In the world of tech, President Donald Trump addressed the potential implications of the UK's Online Safety Act during his recent press conference, jokingly questioning if the Act might censor his Truth Social platform.
- Gizmodo, a renowned tech and gadgets publication, recently found itself embroiled in legal disputes with the Trump Media organization, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche being a key player in this litigation.
- Trump's stance on political matters like policy-and-legislation extends beyond tech, as he has been questioned about his refusal to visit Jeffrey Epstein's island and his thoughts on the Take It Down Act, an anti-bullying law advocated by First Lady Melania Trump.
- As for the future, Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a sentence for her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case, is willing to cooperate with a 2025 congressional committee deposition under the condition of immunity or a pardon from President Trump.
- In the intertwining worlds of technology, entertainment, and politics, the social-media presence of celebrities and their impact on general-news continues to be a topic of discussion, with President Trump fostering an engaged online community on Truth Social.
