Summary
Bill and Hillary Clinton informed the House Oversight Committee they would not attend depositions about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The committee, led by Representative James R. Comer, may start contempt proceedings against them for not complying. The Clintons argue the subpoenas are not enforceable and believe the investigation is politically driven.
Key Facts
- Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to attend scheduled depositions for an investigation into Epstein.
- Representative James R. Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is leading the inquiry.
- The committee's focus is on the Clintons' and other Democrats' associations with Epstein, rather than President Trump.
- Comer had set deadlines for their depositions and warned of contempt of Congress proceedings if they did not comply.
- The Clintons sent an eight-page letter contesting the subpoenas as invalid.
- They provided sworn statements instead of in-person testimony.
- The House committee has delayed the depositions twice due to scheduling issues.
- A spokesperson for the committee stated the Clintons are legally required to appear and might face legal action if they don't.
