Ghislaine Maxwell was honored at Clinton event years after accusations against her emerged: Report

Newly uncovered photos and videos showed Ghislaine Maxwell attending as an honored guest at the Clinton Global Initiative in September 2013
PUBLISHED AUG 25, 2025
A bombshell report revealed that Ghislaine Maxwell was celebrated at a posh Clinton event years after crime accusations had emerged (CNN)
A bombshell report revealed that Ghislaine Maxwell was celebrated at a posh Clinton event years after crime accusations had emerged (CNN)

WASHINGTON, DC: Newly uncovered photos and videos revealed Ghislaine Maxwell’s attendance as an honored guest at the prestigious Clinton Global Initiative conference in September 2013.

This appearance came years after she had already faced public accusations in civil lawsuits and in the media for allegedly helping Jeffrey Epstein. 

Investigators also uncovered a guest recommendation list showing that Maxwell received complimentary access to the star-studded event, reportedly approved by either Bill or Hillary Clinton.

The unearthed images sparked a stir online, with users slamming the Clintons for honoring a well-known accused s*x trafficker.

Ghislaine Maxwell was honored in Clinton Global Initiative

Ghislaine Maxwell attends the preview party for The Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition 2013 at Royal Academy of Arts on June 5, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Nick Harvey/WireImage)
Ghislaine Maxwell attends the preview party for The Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition 2013 at Royal Academy of Arts on June 5, 2013 in London, England (Nick Harvey/WireImage)

CNN unearthed footage showing Ghislaine Maxwell being honored at a 2013 Clinton Global Initiative luncheon dedicated to ocean conservation.

Organizers recognized her alongside other “Commitment to Action” leaders for her role in the now-defunct TerraMar Project, an organization focused on ocean preservation. The video captured Maxwell smiling and standing to receive applause with fellow guests.

(CNN)
(CNN)

By that time, allegations against Maxwell had already circulated for years. As early as 2011, civil lawsuits and media reports accused her of grooming minors for Jeffrey Epstein. Public scrutiny intensified after a February 2011 expose linked her to Prince Andrew.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Former US President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton arrive for the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the US Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump will become the 45th president of the United States today. (Photo by Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)
Former President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Clinton arrive for the presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the US Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC (Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)

Virginia Giuffre’s 2009 lawsuit against Epstein had already outlined disturbing claims. In the years that followed, more women came forward, accusing Maxwell of playing a central role in assisting Epstein.

What did the spokesperson for Clinton Foundation say about picture of Ghislaine Maxwell?

Responding to CNN’s findings, a Clinton Foundation spokesperson said staff—including individuals in Clinton’s office—approved more than 600 complimentary invitations to the 2013 conference. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Bill Clinton attends An Evening With President Bill Clinton And James Patterson:
Bill Clinton attends An Evening With President Bill Clinton And James Patterson: 'The First Gentleman' at 92NY on June 11, 2025 in New York City (Rob Kim/Getty Images)

The statement noted, "There were more than 600 comps approved at CGI in 2013. The decisions on those comps were made, as they have been historically, at the staff level, which included the office of President Clinton.”

A representative for former President Clinton also told CNN’s KFile, “This is about someone working on ocean conservation attending a charitable conference 12 years ago, along with thousands of other people, and nothing more. As we have consistently said, the Clintons know nothing about Jeffrey Epstein’s terrible crimes.”

The Clinton Foundation spokesperson added, “The TerraMar Project, along with a dozen more organizations, made Commitments to Action to protect the oceans announced in 2013 at a CGI meeting. These were part of more than 4,000 commitments made since 2005.”

Internet reacts to unearthed photo of Ghislaine Maxwell at Clinton event

After a photo of Ghislaine Maxwell at the Clinton Global Initiative went viral, many internet users quickly criticized Bill Clinton.

One user wrote, "Hopefully the feds are looking into the Clinton Foundation i think that's where they will find everything." 



 

Another slammed, "I told some people last night in conversation about how the Clintons were so evil and what they did in HAITI. All these phony companies and politicians who their names were on is the sickest acts I could imagine. I want to know who taught them how to be evil and vile⁉️✌️🤠"



 

A user declared, "They are all in it. They don’t even care that we know."



 

One person speculated, "She was probably honored because she donated a lot of money to the Clinton Foundation." Another explained, "Ok cool. If the Clinton's were involved in anything illegal arrest them, put them on trial and lock them up. Unlike MAGA idiots, this isn't a cult. No one is above the law." A Facebook user added, "We’re getting closer to the truths."

This article contains remarks made on the internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online. 

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