Clintons cave, agree to testify under congressional subpoena about Epstein
Bill and Hillary Clinton have caved in their fight with the House Oversight Committee over the subpoenas they got demanding their information about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019.
A statement from a spokesperson said, “They negotiated in good faith. You did not.”
The unsubstantiated claim suggested Rep. James Comer, the chief of Oversight, somehow did not meet the Clintons’ expectations when the committee summoned them for testimony.
They negotiated in good faith. You did not.
They told you under oath what they know, but you don’t care.
But the former President and former Secretary of State will be there.
They look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone. https://t.co/iO67XjNFsT
— Angel Ureña (@angelurena) February 2, 2026
The committee already had voted to find the Clintons in contempt of Congress, a situation that could result in jail time, and it was unclear whether a pending vote in the House would be derailed by the Clinton’s 11th-hour change of heart.
Clinton spokesperson Angel Urena said on X, “They told you under oath what they know, but you don’t care. But the former President and former Secretary of State will be there. They look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone.”
Comer confirmed, “The Clintons’ counsel has said they agree to terms, but those terms lack clarity yet again and they have provided no dates for their depositions. The only reason they have said they agree to terms is because the House has moved forward with contempt. I will clarify the terms they are agreeing to and then discuss next steps with my committee members.”
In fact, the Clintons already had refused to appear at the time they were subpoenaed.
WorldNetDaily has reported twice the Clintons tried to impose their demands and conditions on Congress.
Their first attempt at ordering Congress around was when they said Comer could go to New York and have an off-the-record discussion with them. The latest was over the weekend when they tried to set limits on the time frame, the subjects and more of the questions.
The committee is investigating Epstein, his life and actions, and has summoned a long list of government officials and celebrities to discuss their knowledge of Epstein.
The Clintons are among those subpoenaed.
Comer twice rejected their demands:
The Clintons are in contempt of Congress. Their attorneys’ latest letter makes clear they still expect special treatment because of their last name.
The Clintons do not get to dictate the terms of lawful subpoenas.
I have rejected their latest offer. https://t.co/BI0LAiCpI3
— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) February 2, 2026
He explained, “The Clintons are in contempt of Congress. Their attorneys’ latest letter makes clear they still expect special treatment because of their last name. The Clintons do not get to dictate the terms of lawful subpoenas.”
He said the former president and ex-secretary of state are “not above the law.”
WorldNetDaily had reported last week a vote is scheduled this week in the House on a resolution to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress, a situation that could result in jail time. It would involve a referral to the DOJ.
Even Democrats supported demanding testimony from the Clintons in the Oversight committee vote.
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