Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse Epstein Deposition, Face Contempt

Clinton's Refusal to Testify

• 🏛️ Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have stated they will not testify before a House committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein matter.
• 🗓️ Today was the deadline for Bill Clinton's appearance, with Hillary Clinton's deposition scheduled for tomorrow.

Committee's Response and Rationale

• ⚖️ House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced the committee will move to hold both Clintons in contempt for failing to appear.
• 📢 The Clintons' rationale, posted on X, stated their decision was about "right or wrong" and that Chairman Comer was using the process in a politically motivated fashion to embarrass them.
• 📄 They claim they have little information to provide and suggested that in other instances, witnesses have been allowed to provide written testimony or have been dismissed.

Committee's Stance

• 🤝 Chairman Comer emphasized that the subpoena was voted on in a bipartisan manner and was unanimous, expressing disappointment in their non-compliance.
• 📜 He stated that the committee will proceed with holding the Clintons in contempt, expecting them to show up like any other witness.