Maxwell would refuse to answer questions about Epstein while her case remains pending, but “would be willing—and eager—to testify openly and honestly, in public” if Trump pardons her, her lawyer said.

A spokeswoman for the committee that wants to interview her responded with a terse statement saying it would not consider offering her immunity.

Some conservative influencers have celebrated the move to approach the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, but it comes with risks.