Washington, DC — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee this week as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, prompting Republican leaders to threaten contempt of Congress proceedings.
House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said the committee will move next week to hold Bill Clinton in contempt after he failed to comply with a subpoena for a closed-door deposition. Comer said similar action is expected against Hillary Clinton if she continues to decline testimony. The subpoenas were issued in August following a bipartisan committee vote.
In an eight-page letter sent Monday, attorneys for the Clintons argued the subpoenas are invalid and legally unenforceable, asserting they lack a legitimate legislative purpose and violate separation-of-powers principles. The lawyers said both Clintons have already provided all relevant information they possess regarding Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell voluntarily and proactively.
Comer rejected that argument, saying Congress has a responsibility to question individuals with documented connections to Epstein. He noted that Epstein visited the White House multiple times during Clinton’s presidency and that Clinton traveled on Epstein’s private plane after leaving office, though Clinton has not been accused of wrongdoing.
Democrats on the committee said they remain open to continued negotiations but emphasized the importance of cooperation. The dispute adds to broader political tensions surrounding the release of Epstein-related Justice Department files and allegations of selective disclosure under the Trump administration.
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