House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said he rejected what he described as a ridiculous offer from attorneys representing Bill and Hillary Clinton, accusing the former first couple of seeking special treatment amid the panel’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In a statement posted on X, the Kentucky Republican said the Clintons’ legal team proposed an unofficial, off-the-record conversation with former President Bill Clinton in New York as an alternative to complying with congressional subpoenas. Comer said the proposal would have barred other members of Congress from participating and would not have produced an official transcript.
“Facing contempt of Congress, the Clintons’ lawyers made an untenable offer: that I travel to New York for a conversation with President Clinton only,” Comer wrote. “No official transcript would be recorded and other Members of Congress would be barred from participating. I have rejected the Clintons’ ridiculous offer.”
Comer said the demands underscored what he called a belief by the Clintons that their “last name entitles them to special treatment.” He also emphasized Bill Clinton’s past legal battles, noting that the former president “has a documented history of parsing language to evade questions” and was previously impeached and suspended from the practice of law after providing false testimony under oath.
The Oversight chairman stressed that the committee’s subpoenas require sworn, transcribed depositions and apply equally to all witnesses, regardless of status or political prominence. He argued that an off-the-record conversation would undermine transparency and accountability in an investigation involving Epstein’s crimes and the government’s handling of related matters.
“The absence of an official transcript is an indefensible demand that is insulting to the American people who demand answers about Epstein’s crimes,” Comer wrote. He noted that the committee has already released transcripts of interviews with former Attorney General Bill Barr and former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, calling those disclosures “much needed transparency to the public.”
Comer also said Hillary Clinton’s testimony is critical to the investigation, citing her tenure as secretary of state, her knowledge of federal efforts to combat international sex-trafficking rings, her personal familiarity with Ghislaine Maxwell, and her family’s relationship with Epstein.
The chairman said contempt proceedings are set to begin as early as Tuesday. American Liberty News previously reported that Comer has indicated he would move to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for failing to appear for a deposition. The committee is also reportedly considering a contempt resolution against Bill Clinton, who similarly did not appear for a scheduled deposition.
The Epstein investigation is part of a broader Oversight Committee probe into what Comer has described as the horrific crimes perpetrated by Epstein and the actions of government officials who may have enabled him. Subpoenas have also been issued to a range of former officials, including ex-Attorneys General Alberto Gonzales and Jeff Sessions, as well as former FBI Director James Comey, as the committee seeks to build a comprehensive record.
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History shows us democrats(even when they’re in the minority)push republicans around. Hope Comer and Johnson stand up to them.
They BOTH should be behind bars (vertical bars) !