Washington, DC — A powerful House committee is warning former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that they could face contempt of Congress if they refuse to appear for their scheduled depositions connected to the chamber’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas in August to several high-profile Democrats, including the Clintons, seeking testimony about their past connections to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Attorneys for the Clintons argued that in-person depositions are unnecessary, saying the couple has “little to contribute” and could provide written responses instead. Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) rejected that argument in a Friday letter, stating that the panel is entitled to question witnesses directly and follow up on responses. Comer said any attempt to avoid appearing would defy lawful subpoenas and justify contempt proceedings.
Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear on December 17, with Hillary Clinton set for December 18. The committee’s subpoenas outline Epstein-related interactions dating back two decades, including four flights Bill Clinton took on Epstein’s plane and a 2014 dinner with Maxwell. Hillary Clinton was subpoenaed partly because she hired Maxwell’s nephew during her 2008 campaign and later at the State Department.
Interest in Epstein’s network has intensified after Attorney General Pam Bondi referenced an alleged client list, which the Trump administration later said did not exist. President Trump has also faced renewed scrutiny over his own past ties to Epstein, including a birthday letter published by the Wall Street Journal that Trump denies writing.
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