Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been subpoenaed by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee to provide testimony as part of an expanding congressional investigation into the sex trafficking crimes of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Alongside the Clintons, several former top Justice Department officials and FBI directors have also been called to testify, as lawmakers seek greater transparency on the federal government’s handling of Epstein’s case.
The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Republican James Comer of Kentucky, issued deposition subpoenas to the Clintons and eight former senior officials from multiple presidential administrations. This marks a significant escalation in congressional scrutiny, amid public demands for answers regarding Epstein’s high-profile connections and the Department of Justice’s previous refusal to release comprehensive investigation files.
Chairman Comer’s subpoena letter to Bill Clinton highlights the former president’s acknowledged association with Epstein, including flying on Epstein’s private plane on multiple occasions in 2002 and 2003, and ties to Epstein’s convicted associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a lengthy sentence for sex trafficking. The letter also references a photograph showing Clinton receiving a massage from one of Epstein’s victims during one of those trips.
The committee has also subpoenaed the Department of Justice to produce all records related to the Epstein case by August 19, 2025, demanding “full, complete, unredacted” documentation to better understand the federal government’s investigation and prosecution efforts. This move follows sharp criticism of the DOJ after it announced that no further charges would be filed against additional individuals connected to Epstein’s crimes, and that it would not make further files public.
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Among others subpoenaed to testify are former Attorneys General Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, and Alberto Gonzales, as well as former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller. The investigation extends across several administrations, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the oversight and enforcement of sex trafficking laws and potential misconduct in managing Epstein’s prosecution.
The subpoena actions come as lawmakers return from a recess, signaling that interest in obtaining full disclosure about Epstein’s criminal network remains high despite earlier DOJ decisions. The investigation is also probing potential links to other political figures, including President Donald Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.
The Clintons have not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, but their close association with him has placed them under increased congressional scrutiny. Hillary Clinton’s potential knowledge of government efforts to combat trafficking is also a focus of the inquiry.
Depositions are expected to begin this month, with the committee emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in addressing the “horrific crimes perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein.” The subpoenaed testimonies and requested documents are seen as critical steps toward uncovering the full extent of Epstein’s network and the possible involvement or negligence by influential figures.
This expanding investigation reflects the persistent public and political demand for justice for Epstein’s victims and sheds new light on the intersections of power, privilege, and impunity surrounding the case.
BBC
