Obvious trap is obvious
>We invited him to tell his story but he has refused our offers
>Add ignoring a Congressional request to testify to the list of crimes
>Arrested before he can leave the country
Pick one, or all
Just watch.
>POTUS is the only one JA will trust to cut a deal with since they both are pursuing the same vindication.
Likely that Trump backed Warner and Burr against a wall.
Optically, it is better for the request to come from them, so he forced their hand.
Now Trump can offer JA safe passage, under the excuse that Congress wants a meeting.
tldr: Trump has leverage over Warner