Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee is one of the many Republicans opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell. Recently, he issued a rather grim warning against the convicted felon if she’s released from prison.
In an exclusive conversation with Newsmax, Burchett was asked to comment on Maxwell’s bargain for clemency. The news anchor cited the recent deposition in which Maxwell pleaded the Fifth Amendment and also refused to answer any questions about her involvement with notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Tim Burchett predicted Ghislaine Maxwell’s potential future, suggesting someone might take her life if she doesn’t take her own – because “this thing goes very deep and the people involved in it are very powerful.” @timburchett pic.twitter.com/mceCAXtcsF
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) February 10, 2026
Burchett claimed that in Maxwell’s case, the U.S. House Oversight Committee has no other choice but to respect her Fifth Amendment right to silence. The Tennessee rep also mentioned that he predicted her response when she was first subpoenaed. Burchett didn’t appear to disagree with Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus’ advice to invoke her right to silence.
However, Burchett doesn’t appear convinced by Maxwell’s intent to talk about the truth if she’s granted a pardon or reduced sentence by President Donald Trump. He said, “Maybe she’ll get clemency and spill the beans, but I don’t see that happening.”
Burchett proposed an alternative scenario in which, instead of clemency, Maxwell is granted an early release for good behavior. He also theorized that she might want to secure a “humongous” book deal to profit from the case. He then had a grim prediction about Maxwell’s death.
Well of course Ghislaine Maxwell will not cooperate with the Congressional probe into the Epstein case .
She’s counting on a pardon on Trump’s way out of office.pic.twitter.com/05nVOzZ5oO
— UFHealth Whistleblower Kathleen Maynard 🇵🇸Ⓥ (@IhoPwaitress74) November 21, 2025
Burchett shared two possible outcomes about Maxwell’s release, claiming that she would “probably end up committing suicide or getting shot in the back of her head 5 times.” Burchett explained his reason behind Maxwell’s possible death after she’s released.
He cautiously stated, “This thing goes very deep, and the people involved in it are very powerful.” Burchett was referring to some of the most influential names mentioned in the Epstein Files.
Some of those names include Trump, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Bill Gates, Oprah, Elon Musk, Peter Mandelson, Steve Bannon, and more. All of them have strongly denied any ties to Epstein and the alleged crimes that took place on his island.
Claims circulating online suggest Jeffrey Epstein was “seen in Tel Aviv” and that his death was staged. #EpsteinFile pic.twitter.com/Pbnqkv35YR
— Rosey (@RosesAreRedBro) February 11, 2026
Before concluding his interview, Burchett stated his stance on a popular conspiracy theory about Epstein’s death. Many internet sleuths believe that the late felon was murdered and did not commit suicide.
Burchett revealed that he’s one of the many people who believe that Epstein was killed and did not kill himself. The Republican said, “I just don’t think he did…” Burchett’s statement about Epstein’s death, for now, is mere speculation. Especially because medical officials also ruled it a suicide.
Burchett’s remark about powerful people involved does leave a chilling question: Will they silence her like they allegedly silenced Epstein? Or is Burchett’s comment just another conspiracy among many others? That is yet to be determined.
