House Oversight Committee Pressures Clintons Over Epstein Testimony

The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, is intensifying pressure on former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to provide in-person depositions regarding their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

The committee has set new deposition dates for January 13 and 14, 2026, after the Clintons' previous request for postponement due to a funeral. Comer has threatened contempt of Congress proceedings if they continue to refuse to appear, asserting that their legal team's arguments mischaracterize the investigation's scope.

The Clintons have maintained they are willing to provide sworn written statements, arguing that in-person testimony is unnecessary. However, Comer insists that live depositions are crucial for the inquiry into Epstein's crimes and the federal government's handling of them.

This bipartisan investigation was expanded following a vote in July 2025, which authorized subpoenas for several public figures connected to Epstein, including the Clintons. In correspondence, the Clintons' attorney, David Kendall, has expressed that there is no justification for compelling their appearance, emphasizing that neither former official has relevant knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.

The committee's insistence on live testimony has raised concerns among the Clintons' supporters, who view the inquiry as politically motivated. Notably, Bill Clinton has acknowledged flying on Epstein's plane for events related to the Clinton Global Initiative but has denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's illegal activities.

The Clintons' spokespersons have criticized the committee's focus, describing it as a partisan effort against them.