SHOCK CLAIM: TRUMP EYES PARDON FOR GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Donald Trump is playing with fire — again.
Multiple insiders tell #ShuterScoop that the president is seriously considering pardoning convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, and believes his base won’t blink.
“He’s floated it more than once,” spills one top GOP source. “In his mind, if his crowd is fine with pardoning Capitol rioters, they’ll roll with this too.”
The bombshell comes just weeks after the White House publicly denied any talks of clemency. But when Trump told reporters Friday that he’s “allowed” to pardon her? The room stopped cold.
Maxwell, now serving 20 years for recruiting underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, has been subpoenaed to testify before Congress.
“This isn’t about justice — it’s about protecting himself,” says a former aide. “He knows the Maxwell story still triggers people. And he’s testing just how far he can go.”
Trump’s inner circle is rattled. The rest of us? Bracing.
EXCLUSIVE: TRAVIS KELCE NEVER LIKED RYAN REYNOLDS — “HE ALWAYS FELT THE GUY WAS FAKE,” SAYS SOURCE
Sources tell #ShuterScoop that Travis Kelce has never clicked with Ryan Reynolds, despite the actor’s former place in Taylor Swift’s inner circle.
“Travis always thought Ryan was more Hollywood than human,” says a source close to the NFL star. “He finds him funny, sure. But real? Not even close.”
While the two have crossed paths — from Eras Tour to NFL skyboxes — friends have noticed Kelce’s body language says it all. “He keeps his distance,” the insider adds.
Insiders say Kelce, 35, doesn’t vibe with Blake and Ryan’s curated celebrity world. He’s grounded. Midwest. No-frills.
“He’s Team Taylor — not Team Red Carpet,” says the source. “And he’s not afraid to show it.”
No public drama between Travis and Ryan… yet. But trust us — this tension is real.
EXCLUSIVE: JUSTIN SYLVESTER DROPPED FROM ‘TODAY’ SHORTLIST AFTER E! NEWS CANCELLATION — “TV DOESN’T HIRE FAILURE,” SAYS INSIDER
It’s over for Justin Sylvester — at least at NBC.
Once tipped to take over Hoda Kotb’s fourth-hour seat on Today, the former E! News host has now been quietly removed from consideration, insiders reveal — and it all comes down to optics.
“TV doesn’t hire failure,” one executive tells #ShuterScoop. “E! News has been cancalled, and so did Justin’s momentum.”
Sylvester had been groomed as the next big thing, making splashy fill-ins with Jenna. But ratings flatlined. Then E! News — on shaky ground — was axed again, effective Sept. 25. And just like that, his morning show dreams vanished.
“No network wants the face of a canceled show,” the source adds. “It’s not personal. It’s perception.”
NBC has returned to more traditional names in its talent search, while Sylvester remains under contract — but off-camera and out of the running.
“There’s no one’s fighting for him anymore,” the insider sighs.
From breakout star to benched — the fall has been fast… and eerily quiet.
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