House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has signaled a dramatic escalation in his investigation into high-profile connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, warning this week that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could face criminal referrals if they continue to reject congressional demands for testimony.
Speaking with Just the News’ “No Noise” program, Comer described repeated attempts to secure depositions from both Clintons regarding their alleged ties to Epstein—efforts he claimed have been met with silence.
Comer, who oversees the committee’s sprawling investigation into Epstein’s criminal network and possible enablers, drew parallels to previous congressional battles.
“We expect to hear from Bill and Hillary Clinton,” Comer stated, referencing notorious actions taken when former Trump advisers Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro refused similar subpoenas and subsequently faced criminal contempt charges.
According to Comer, “They’ve never answered questions from attorneys or members of Congress. They are the one group in this investigation that’s never had to answer questions in front of a credible reporter.”
The subpoenas in question, sent out in early August, specify particular dates for testimony—Oct. 14 for Bill Clinton and Oct. 9 for Hillary Clinton, according to official documents reviewed by Resist the Mainstream.
In the subpoena letter addressed to Bill Clinton, Comer cites public records, such as flight logs and coverage by outlets like Vanity Fair detailing Clinton’s repeated presence aboard Epstein’s private jet.
Additional focus centers on alleged associations with Ghislaine Maxwell, now convicted in connection with Epstein’s trafficking ring.
Comer has emphasized the investigation’s bipartisan dimensions, underlining that both Democratic and Republican associates of Epstein are under scrutiny.
“We’ve subpoenaed Republicans and Democrats,” Comer told Just the News. “The Clintons have never responded. The law applies to everyone equally.”
Other prominent Democrats have replied to committee inquiries either by denying knowledge of Epstein or distancing themselves from events.
Comer warned that, if these denials later prove false, perjury charges could follow.
“If something ever comes out that they did know something, then they’ve committed perjury,” he asserted.
In his commentary, Comer contrasted the Clintons’ silence with President Donald Trump’s more open approach.
“Donald Trump answered questions for years about Jeffrey Epstein. Every day he gets asked questions about Epstein, and he answers them in front of the American people,” Comer said, adding that some of his Democratic colleagues have shown little interest in pressing the Clintons for answers, focusing instead on hypothetical connections between Trump and Epstein.
Beyond the Clintons, Comer’s probe has expanded to seek departmental files.
The chairman recently announced a subpoena to the Department of Justice for unredacted Epstein records, including flight manifests, contact lists and financial documents—an effort he claims is driven by the need for transparency for survivors and the public.
While noting the exceptional legal complexities involved in compelling a former president to testify before Congress, Comer has stated his committee will pursue the matter in court if necessary, reiterating, “We expect compliance here. The law is the law, and no one is above it.”
This latest push marks a contentious turn in the long-running examination of Epstein’s vast network, promising further political and legal battles in the months ahead.
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