‘Will speak truthfully only if Trump…’: Maxwell pleads the 5th before Congress, makes clemency pitch

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell refused to testify before Congress, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment rights. She signaled willingness to speak if President Trump grants her clemency, sparking outrage on Capitol Hill. Democrats and Republicans alike rejected the pitch, warning against any deal tied to silence.
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