Clinton Subpoenas Shock D.C. as House Expands Epstein Files Probe
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing congressional probe into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, House Republicans have issued sweeping subpoenas to former federal officials — including Bill and Hillary Clinton — demanding testimony and records tied to Epstein’s long history of sex trafficking and alleged government cover-ups.
The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), announced Tuesday that it is seeking sworn depositions from more than a dozen high-profile figures, including former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller, as well as six former U.S. Attorneys General. The Department of Justice has also been ordered to produce unredacted records — dubbed the “Epstein Files” — by August 19.
The move comes just days after the DOJ interviewed Epstein’s notorious accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison. According to her legal team, Maxwell answered questions about “100 different people” and has been subpoenaed again to appear before Congress, potentially signaling a shift in strategy as her appeal heads to the Supreme Court.
“The facts and circumstances surrounding both Mr. Epstein and Ms. Maxwell’s cases have received immense public interest and scrutiny,” Comer wrote in his letters, emphasizing the need for full transparency into the federal handling of Epstein’s prosecution and connections.
Among the most notable names on the subpoena list are:
Former President Bill Clinton, who flew aboard Epstein’s private jet at least 26 times.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, scheduled to testify on October 9.
Former FBI Directors James Comey (Oct. 7) and Robert Mueller (Sept. 2).
Former AGs Bill Barr, Jeff Sessions, Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch, Alberto Gonzales, and current AG Merrick Garland.
Clinton representatives have not commented on the subpoena. Legal experts note that former presidents may claim executive privilege, though such claims often face limitations in congressional investigations.
The broader investigation intensified after the July 6 release of a DOJ-FBI memo stating no “client list” was found, despite public assurances from Attorney General Pam Bondi that thousands of pages of Epstein-related material were under review. Former Epstein associate Maxwell was questioned again later that month.
President Trump has called for full disclosure of the Epstein records, asserting on Truth Social that the American people “have a right to know.” He also criticized the DOJ for “overpromising and under-delivering” on its handling of the case.
Trump’s political rivals have long attempted to tie him to Epstein due to a past social acquaintance. However, Trump says he cut ties with Epstein in the mid-2000s and has consistently supported full public release of any credible records.
As pressure mounts, observers are questioning whether Maxwell will begin cooperating more fully in exchange for clemency — and whether the Clintons or others will actually appear before Congress as scheduled.
