Clintons Refuse to Testify on Epstein, House Committee Threatens Contempt

Refusal to Testify

• 🏛️ Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing to appear before the House Oversight Committee for testimony regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
• ✉️ The former first couple released a statement asserting, "This is not about right or left, it's about right and wrong."

Committee's Response

• ⚖️ House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stated his panel will seek to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress next week.
• 🪑 Bill Clinton failed to appear for his scheduled testimony, and Hillary Clinton is not expected to appear for hers.
• 📹 The committee even posted a video of an empty chair during Bill Clinton's deposition.

Chairman Comer's Rationale

• ✈️ Comer highlighted that Jeffrey Epstein visited the White House 17 times during Bill Clinton's presidency.
• ✈️ He also noted that Bill Clinton flew on Epstein's plane approximately 27 times after his presidency.
• 🤔 Comer clarified that the committee has questions and is not accusing Bill Clinton of wrongdoing.
• 🤝 The subpoena for the Clintons was a bipartisan vote.

Clintons' Argument

• 🗣️ The Clintons argue they have cooperated with the panel and provided available information.
• 🚩 They believe the committee's actions are politically motivated and intended to embarrass them.