Top GOP chair issues stark warning to Clintons if they defy deposition subpoenas in Epstein investigation
In a significant development regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking activities, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, is calling for former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to comply with subpoenas requiring their in-person testimony. This inquiry, which aims to shed light on Epstein’s notorious dealings, has intensified following Comer’s initial request in August. The Clintons’ attorney, David Kendall, proposed that they respond to the committee’s queries in writing, arguing that this would be a more efficient approach given their limited involvement. However, Comer has firmly rejected this suggestion, emphasizing the importance of direct testimony, particularly in light of the Clintons’ known associations with Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Comer expressed his commitment to transparency and accountability for the survivors of Epstein’s crimes, stating that any attempt by the Clintons to avoid in-person depositions would be viewed as a defiance of lawful subpoenas, potentially leading to contempt of Congress proceedings. Bill Clinton’s deposition is set for December 17, while Hillary Clinton is scheduled to appear the following day. Despite acknowledging that he traveled on Epstein’s private jet, Bill Clinton has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he never visited Epstein’s infamous island and expressing regret for his association with the financier in his memoir, “Citizen.” The ongoing investigation has gained momentum, particularly after the enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Justice Department to release all unclassified records related to Epstein and his associates, ensuring that the public has access to vital information surrounding this high-profile case.
The urgency surrounding this investigation is underscored by recent political maneuvers, including the release of documents by both Democrats and Republicans that mention Epstein and his connections to various public figures, including Donald Trump. While these documents have been authenticated, the claims made within them remain unverified. The push for transparency continues as lawmakers seek to uncover the full extent of Epstein’s network and the implications for those involved, highlighting the ongoing demand for accountability from public figures linked to this dark chapter in American history.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is urging former president
Bill Clinton
and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to comply with subpoenas requiring them to appear for in-person deposition for the committee’s probe looking into late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case.
Comer first ordered the Clintons in August to appear before the committee for an in-person deposition. However, the Clintons’ attorney, David Kendall, said Nov. 3 his clients could instead provide written answers because it is “the most efficient and equitable way to proceed.”
But Comer said such an arrangement was unacceptable.
“Given their history with Jeffrey Epstein and
Ghislaine Maxwell
, any attempt by the Clintons to avoid sitting for a deposition would be in defiance of lawful subpoenas and grounds to initiate contempt of Congress proceedings,” Comer said in a statement Friday that accompanied a letter to Kendall.
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“The Committee looks forward to confirming their appearance and remains committed to delivering transparency and accountability for the survivors of
Epstein’s heinous
crimes and for the American people.”
In Kendall’s previous letter, he told Comer the Clintons had little to provide the committee. So, an in-person testimony was unnecessary.
“The public’s demand for transparency from its government about their criminality is both understandable and warranted,” Kendall said in a letter on Nov. 3.
“Former President Clinton and former Secretary Clinton welcome legitimate oversight in this matter that is grounded in fact. In that regard, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary
Hillary Clinton
have little to contribute to that legitimate goal, all of which can be readily submitted on paper.”
However, Comer pushed back on that assertion and said Friday that future delays would amount to defying a lawful subpoena. Comer said Bill Clinton’s deposition is scheduled for Dec. 17, and Hillary Clinton’s is scheduled for Dec. 18.
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Although Bill Clinton admitted he traveled on a jet with Epstein, he has said he has never visited Epstein’s island and wrote in his 2024 memoir “Citizen” that he wished he’d never even met Epstein. The former president also does not face any accusations of wrongdoing with respect to his relationship with Epstein.
The Clinton Foundation did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
Comer issued his letter after President
Donald Trump
signed legislation ordering the Justice Department to release files related to Epstein.
Under The Epstein Files Transparency Act
, the Justice Department must release all unclassified records and investigative materials related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Additionally, it must share files related to individuals who were referenced in Epstein’s previous legal cases, details surrounding trafficking allegations, internal DOJ communications as they relate to Epstein and any details surrounding the investigation into his death.
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The push to sign the legislation came after
Democrats released three emails
on Nov. 12 that Epstein’s estate provided to them that mentioned Trump. In turn, Republicans released their own stash of more than 20,000 pages of Epstein documents that same day.
While the documents themselves are authentic, Epstein’s statements in the emails remain unverified and uncorroborated. The documents do not claim that Trump committed any wrongdoing and only portray
Epstein mentioning the president
.
Bill Clinton is also mentioned in some of the new, unearthed documents. For example, Epstein said in a 2015 email that Bill Clinton “NEVER EVER” visited his so-called Epstein island.
Fox News’ Emma Colton contributed to this report.
