Rep. Comer Discusses Epstein’s ‘List’
During an interview on NewsNation’s “Hill” on Wednesday, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, shared that his committee plans to compile what is being referred to as Jeffrey Epstein’s “List.” This list includes powerful individuals linked to the deceased sex offender and financier.
“We’re refining the list based on input from victims, and ultimately, we’ll have a comprehensive account, regardless of whether it matches whatever was in the envelopes left by Epstein,” he stated.
Comer, whose committee is investigating the Epstein case, acknowledged that knowing Ghislaine Maxwell, a long-time associate of Epstein, does not imply guilt for their actions. “But we aim to understand who all was in that circle and identify those who were exploiting these young girls,” he emphasized.
On the same day, representatives for Epstein’s victims expressed their intent to create a list of notable individuals linked to Epstein, voicing frustration with how the Trump administration handled the situation.
“Many survivors are aware that we’re working on these lists. There are others as well. We’re moving forward and seeking justice,” said Epstein accuser Lisa Phillips in an NBC News interview.
This statement came as the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) faced backlash for a memo released earlier in July. Some content, reportedly from Trump supporters, prompted further scrutiny, especially following claims by Epstein in 2019 that he did not maintain a client list while he awaited trial.
The memo stated there was no credible evidence suggesting Epstein threatened any prominent people in connection with his activities, nor did it unveil any links to investigations involving third parties who were not charged.
Authorities noted in the memo that they would refrain from releasing more information from the Epstein files to protect the privacy of victims associated with the deceased sex offender.
The investigations surrounding Epstein have continued, coinciding with lawmakers’ return to Capitol Hill after their August recess. Several Epstein survivors appeared to testify at a session with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
So far, Comer’s committee has issued subpoenas to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for testimony.
Comer remarked that they were still awaiting a response from Clinton. “They have to comply with that subpoena, and they have a few days before he’s expected to appear. I believe it will take a few weeks, but we’ll reach out and hope they will testify,” he noted.
In late August, Comer and his committee also subpoenaed Epstein’s real estate documentation.
The DOJ has provided thousands of pages of documents related to Epstein to the Oversight Committee. Some committee Democrats mentioned that much of this material has already been made public, though the panel still released the file.
On Wednesday, Comer mentioned that they had interviewed former Attorney General Bill Barr, who led the DOJ during Trump’s first term.
“He responded to all the questions, and it’s not a partisan investigation because we ensure equal time for both Republicans and Democrats,” the Kentucky Republican concluded.
