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Comer Delays Clinton Depositions in Epstein Probe Until January, Threatens Contempt
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has postponed scheduled depositions for former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton until January 2026, while issuing a stern warning that failure to appear will result in immediate contempt of Congress proceedings.
In a letter sent Monday evening to the Clintons’ attorney, Comer rescheduled the former president’s testimony for January 13, 2026, and Hillary Clinton’s for January 14, 2026. The Kentucky Republican indicated that the delay was prompted by a scheduling conflict involving a funeral.
“They’re saying now that he’s going to a funeral on that day, so we’ve been going back and forth with the lawyer,” Comer told Fox News Digital. “We’re going to hold him in contempt if he doesn’t show up for his deposition.”
The letter criticized the Clintons’ legal team for failing to provide alternative dates for testimony and dismissed arguments that the couple should receive the same written statement accommodations granted to other witnesses.
“Your correspondence with the Committee continues to ignore the Committee’s arguments, misstates relevant facts, and seeks information about the Committee’s investigation to which neither you nor your clients are entitled,” Comer wrote, adding that other witnesses were excused from in-person appearances only because they “lacked any relevant information to the Committee’s investigation or otherwise had serious health issues.”
The depositions are part of the committee’s broader investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The Clintons were among numerous high-profile individuals subpoenaed earlier this year.
To date, only two officials have appeared for in-person testimony: former Trump administration Attorney General Bill Barr and former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta. Others have received postponements or been allowed to submit written statements, options Comer seems unwilling to extend to the Clintons.
Comer specifically highlighted the Clintons’ connections to Epstein as justification for requiring their in-person testimony. “Unlike these other individuals, President Clinton and Secretary Clinton had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell,” the chairman noted in his letter.
The committee has previously released documents and photographs showing Bill Clinton socializing with Epstein, including entries in a book compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday. Similar evidence has shown former President Donald Trump’s social connections to Epstein.
The investigation has drawn attention to the extensive network of powerful individuals who maintained relationships with Epstein. However, neither of the Clintons has been implicated in any wrongdoing related to Epstein’s criminal activities, and their social engagements with him reportedly ended well before his 2019 indictment.
The committee’s probe has become increasingly contentious, with partisan disputes over its focus and methods. Comer has previously accused Democratic committee members of “cherry-picking” Epstein-related files and “chasing headlines” rather than conducting a thorough investigation.
The rescheduling sets up a potential showdown in January, with Comer making clear that contempt proceedings will immediately follow if the Clintons fail to appear for their new deposition dates. Such a move would significantly escalate tensions between the powerful political couple and Republican congressional investigators.
As the investigation continues, it remains one of several high-profile congressional probes that will carry over into the next presidential administration, ensuring that questions about Epstein’s connections to political figures will remain in the public discourse well into 2026.
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16 Comments
While the Clintons have been the target of numerous conspiracy theories, I think it’s important to let the facts speak for themselves in this case. A thorough and impartial investigation is the best path forward.
That’s a fair point. Avoiding partisan rhetoric and focusing on the evidence should be the priority here.
This is a complex and politically charged issue, but I believe it’s important for the facts to come to light through a fair and thorough investigation. The Clintons should cooperate fully with the process.
You raise a fair point. Partisan politics should not interfere with the pursuit of justice in a case like this.
This is an interesting development in the Epstein investigation. I’m curious to see what kind of information the Clintons might provide, and whether the threat of contempt will compel them to testify as scheduled.
It will be important to follow this story closely and see how it unfolds. The Clintons have a history of avoiding scrutiny, so this could be an important test of accountability.
The Epstein scandal has raised so many troubling questions about the misuse of power and influence. I hope this latest development in the investigation can shed more light on the truth, wherever it may lead.
Agreed. Uncovering the full scope of any wrongdoing, no matter who is involved, is crucial for restoring public trust.
The Epstein saga continues to raise many questions about the connections between powerful individuals and alleged sex trafficking networks. I hope this investigation can uncover the full truth, no matter where it leads.
Agreed. Transparency and accountability are crucial, especially when it comes to such serious allegations involving high-profile public figures.
This is a complex and sensitive issue, and I think it’s important for the investigation to be carried out in a fair and impartial manner. The Clintons should cooperate fully, but they also deserve due process.
That’s a balanced perspective. Upholding the rule of law and ensuring a fair process should be the top priorities here.
While the Clintons have long been a target of conservative critics, I think it’s important to let the investigation run its course and see what evidence emerges. Jumping to conclusions before all the facts are known is unwise.
That’s a reasonable perspective. We should avoid rushing to judgment and allow the investigative process to play out objectively.
The Epstein case has been shrouded in so much controversy and speculation. I’m hopeful that this latest development in the investigation can help bring more clarity and closure to the victims and the public.
Agreed. Shedding light on the truth, no matter how uncomfortable, is essential for achieving justice and preventing similar abuses in the future.