Summary
Congressman James Comer suggested that Bill and Hillary Clinton might face legal issues related to documents involving Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department is looking into Epstein's ties to influential people, including Bill Clinton. The Clinton Foundation claims there is no wrongdoing by the Clintons, while Comer urges them to respond to questions.
Key Facts
- Congressman James Comer is the chair of the House Oversight Committee.
- Comer mentioned the Clintons' potential legal issues in connection with records about Jeffrey Epstein.
- Epstein was a financier who died in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
- The Justice Department is investigating Epstein's connections to high-profile Democrats like Bill Clinton.
- Subpoenas were sent to the Clintons and eight other people as part of this investigation.
- Bill Clinton had previously traveled on Epstein’s plane in 2002 and 2003, according to flight records.
- The Clinton Foundation states the emails under scrutiny show no wrongdoing by Bill Clinton.
- No one has accused Bill Clinton of misconduct related to Epstein.
