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4. I'd guess DOJ would have to sign off on Congress granting her immunity to testify

Reply to H2O Man (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 01:40 AM

Jul 25

...absent of a re-trial in which they would be in control of that, because her case is still on appeal.

I don't think Trump wants to pardon her. DOJ isn't even supporting her appeal.

I do see Blanche working the case for Trump, as a liason between Maxwell and Congress since no legislator has the same access to her.

The immunity would advantage her in a retrial, now that Trump and DOJ have (deliberately?) muddled the conviction.

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Did Maxwell decide to talk for the first time because Trump's personal attorney-turned-Deputy AG gave her immunity? [View all] bigtree Jul 25 OP

K&R UTUSN Jul 25 #1

This is such a strange and inscrutable piece of legal performance art. Hugin Jul 25 #2

Federal lawyers H2O Man Jul 25 #3

I'd guess DOJ would have to sign off on Congress granting her immunity to testify bigtree Jul 25 #4

Sure he wants to pardon her MadameButterfly Jul 25 #6

Congress has the ability H2O Man Jul 25 #8

the immunity likely came in a proffer agreement she would sign before talking bigtree Jul 25 #10

If vegas is taking bets, Hornedfrog2000 Jul 25 #5

The meeting isn't typical and certainly for the benefit of donnie themaguffin Jul 25 #7

answer: yes bigtree Jul 25 #9

Maxwell is hoping for a pardon LetMyPeopleVote Jul 26 #11