Clintons Ordered to Appear for Depositions in Epstein Investigation
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, stated in a letter dated November 21 that former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Clinton, who has run for president twice and lost, are required to attend in-person depositions. These depositions are part of the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
According to the Clintons’ attorney, David Kendall, they were expected to comply with subpoenas for these scheduled depositions.
Comer addressed claims made by Kendall regarding his client contributing “live testimony.” Instead, Kendall suggested that whatever minimal information could be shared might be submitted in writing. Comer emphasized the committee’s disagreement with this notion, highlighting that Kendall acknowledged both Clintons have pertinent information regarding the investigation.
Part of Kendall’s letter quoted by Comer noted the public’s need for transparency surrounding Epstein and Maxwell’s activities. It also expressed the Clintons’ willingness to cooperate with fair oversight. However, Comer pointed out that the Clintons should have been more forthcoming in contributing to this vital inquiry.
He stated that the committee has the authority to determine how it conducts its investigations, including who to interview and when. Comer insisted that the fact that other witnesses received accommodations doesn’t exempt the Clintons from a subpoena’s requirements. He stressed that the committee can probe into whether the Clintons’ information is material, asserting that Kendall’s reasoning does not hold up.
Continuing, Comer mentioned ongoing reviews of the federal investigation, indicating that both Democrats and Republicans within the committee had previously agreed to subpoena the Clintons. He asserted that any delay in their depositions would be unacceptable.
Comer also warned that any attempt by the Clintons to evade these depositions would undermine the basis of the subpoenas and might lead to contempt of Congress proceedings. He expressed the committee’s commitment to ensuring accountability, emphasizing the need for transparency for the victims of Epstein’s crimes and the public at large.
Depositions have been arranged for Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C., at 10 a.m. on December 17, 2025, while Hillary Clinton is expected the following day at the same time.
This correspondence followed shortly after President Donald Trump authorized a bill to release more files related to Epstein, highlighting the former president’s views on Epstein’s connections to prominent Democrats.
