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Bill and Hillary Clinton are scheduled to provide testimony before a U.S. House committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a spokesperson for the former president. This move was made to prevent a possible congressional vote to cite the Clintons for contempt of Congress.
Initially, the Clintons had declined to appear before lawmakers probing how authorities previously handled investigations into Epstein, who maintained ties with many influential figures across business and politics.
“Our clients will attend, and they’re eager to establish a standard for accountability that should apply universally,” stated Clinton spokesperson Angel Urena on X (formerly Twitter).
The House Rules Committee had advanced resolutions accusing the Clintons of ignoring subpoenas to appear in person and clarify their connections to Epstein, who died in custody in 2019. The Epstein case continues to influence Washington politics, implicating numerous prominent figures and exposing intense partisan disputes.
Democrats argue that the investigation is being manipulated to target Trump opponents — noting that Trump, who also had longstanding links to Epstein, has not been called to testify — instead of serving genuine oversight purposes.
Trump spent years attempting to withhold files related to Epstein, who was known for frequenting elite circles and forming associations with billionaires, lawmakers, academics, and celebrities.
While neither Trump nor the Clintons have been formally accused of crimes tied to Epstein, the Clintons initially challenged the subpoenas, claiming they were invalid due to lack of clear legislative intent.
Republicans contend that their past connections to Epstein, including Bill Clinton’s use of Epstein’s private jet in the early 2000s, warrant sworn testimony under oath.
In response, both Bill and Hillary submitted sworn written statements outlining their knowledge of Epstein and Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Clinton acknowledged flying on Epstein’s plane for humanitarian work related to the Clinton Foundation but denied visiting Epstein’s private island. Hillary stated she had minimal interactions, never flew on his plane, and never visited his island.
Following their agreement to testify, the Rules Committee paused its vote on holding the Clintons in contempt. Had the vote passed, it could have revealed divisions within the Democratic ranks — some members emphasized that all individuals should be scrutinized to uncover Epstein’s full crimes, while others feared that such actions might be used politically to shift focus away from Trump’s Epstein connections.
Recently, the Justice Department released what it claims is the final batch of Epstein investigation files.
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