Senate unanimously join Dems in non-binding Ghislaine Maxell resolution: ‘Anything but the SAVE Act’

U.S. lawmakers have finally found something they all agree upon.

The Senate agreed unanimously on Wednesday that convicted sex offender and Jeffrey Epstein sidekick Ghislaine Maxwell should never be given a presidential pardon or any form of clemency.

Nevada Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen brought on the resolution to stop Maxwell from potentially gaining a pardon under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to clear Trump’s name from Epstein allegations.

“It’s frankly horrifying that Trump would entertain the idea of clemency for even a second for a convicted sex trafficker,” Rosen said in a speech on the Senate floor.

President Trump nominated Blanche to retain his role as AG, and Rosen asked Republicans to pass the resolution before Blanche has a chance to offer a pardon.

“If Republicans advance Todd Blanche’s nomination tomorrow in the Judiciary Committee, this is the least they can do to make their opposition to a Maxwell pardon clear,” she said.

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While Rosen’s resolution had bipartisan support, it is not binding, according to The Hill.

Some X users bashed the “performative” move and slammed the Senate for its priorities.

“OK, so… they pass a performative demand that Trump NOT DO something they made up in their own heads?” one user angrily responded.

Good question, perhaps to avoid this:

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Blanche has said he would not pursue a pardon for Maxwell, while Trump has not ruled it out.

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