The US House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to testify about their connections to the late convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Committee Chair James Comer warned that any attempt to avoid complying with the subpoenas would be considered contempt of Congress.
Epstein was convicted of sex offenses in 2008 and was charged again in 2019 with trafficking minors and running an underage sex ring. He was found dead in a Manhattan jail cell later that year. The subpoenas were approved by both Republicans and Democrats on the committee in July, with Comer stating that the Clintons’ history with Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell makes their testimony necessary.
Bill Clinton has previously admitted to traveling on a jet with Epstein but denied visiting the financier’s infamous island. However, a personal note from Clinton to Epstein, reported by the Wall Street Journal, has raised questions about the nature of their relationship. The note, which expressed admiration for Epstein’s longevity and curiosity, was not commented on by Clinton’s spokesman, who stated that the former president had severed ties with Epstein before his 2019 arrest.
The investigation into the Clintons’ connections to Epstein has gained momentum, with US President Donald Trump directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department to look into the matter. Trump has also signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release files related to the Epstein case, which could potentially reveal more about the relationships between Epstein and prominent Democrats, including Bill Clinton.
The House Oversight Committee has scheduled depositions for the Clintons, with Bill Clinton set to appear on December 17 and Hillary Clinton the following day. The committee’s actions are part of a broader effort to uncover the truth about Epstein’s activities and connections to powerful individuals. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what new information will come to light and how it will impact those involved.