# Maxwell Begs Trump for Pardon in Last-ditch Move

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Podcast: [Sidebar with Katie Phang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang-7778035)
Published: 2026-04-23T18:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

In an outrageous and disgusting move, some House Oversight Republicans are supporting a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for her testimony. Katie Phang breaks down the latest reporting on this, including a recent filing in Maxwell’s attempts to vacate her jury trial conviction. Subscribe to Katie Phang's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@katiephangnews Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com

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