Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee on Monday, but her attorney said she is “prepared to speak fully and honestly" if President Donald Trump grants her clemency.

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions on Monday (February 9) during a deposition, according to members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

This comes after lawmakers tried Monday to interview Maxwell, but she invoked her Fifth Amendment rights.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked backlash from the Democratic Party after sharing a conspiracy theory video on his social media that depicted former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife as monkeys.