James Comer on Subpoenaing Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein Files

Subpoenaing Ghislaine Maxwell

• 🎯 A subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell is expected to be issued within the next day or two.
• ⛓️ Due to Maxwell being in prison and undergoing an appeal, her attorneys will need to be contacted, potentially leading to a negotiation for terms.
• 🏛️ If negotiations fail, a deposition will take place inside the prison, a process the committee has undertaken before.
• ⏳ The committee has been adamant about speaking with Maxwell for the past 10 days, with her testimony being a top priority for the House Oversight Committee.

Immunity and Investigation Scope

• 🚫 Granting immunity to Maxwell is unlikely, as it would require a two-thirds vote in the House Oversight Committee, with Republicans likely unwilling to grant immunity to someone potentially involved in sex trafficking.
• 🔍 The deposition of Maxwell is seen as a potential first step in a broader investigation, with the committee eager to hear what she has to say.

Release of Epstein Files

• ✅ There is overwhelming support from Republicans in Congress for the administration to release the Epstein files, a sentiment echoed by constituents.
• ⚖️ While acknowledging potential reasons for delay (e.g., protecting ongoing investigations), the message has been sent that Congress expects the federal government to release all relevant information within reason.
• 📄 The release of grand jury court documents is considered a good start, with the hope that Maxwell can provide further details about who visited Epstein Island.

RFK Stadium Name Change and Vaccine Files

• 🏟️ Representative Comer supports the RFK Stadium deal and believes the president cannot block it, citing a bill signed by Joe Biden that secured the stadium's future.
• 🗣️ He agrees with President Trump that the team should ideally be called the Washington Redskins, but acknowledges it's a private business decision.
• ❓ Comer questions the timing of Democrats' push to release vaccine files, asking why they weren't released over the last four years.

White House and Republican Unity

• 🤝 Comer is attending a White House event and, if the topic arises, will discuss the Epstein issue, expressing confidence in the president's promise to release everything.
• 🇺🇸 The issue of releasing Epstein files does not divide Republicans; they are united in their curiosity and desire for transparency, similar to Democrats and the average American.