House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) says Democrats may have unintentionally strengthened the case for enforcing subpoenas against Bill and Hillary Clinton in the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking about a recent committee vote, Comer explained that Democrats initially introduced a motion to subpoena Epstein-related files. Republican Rep. Scott Perry then amended the motion to include subpoenas for the Clintons. The amended motion passed with bipartisan support, putting Democrats on record as voting in favor of compelling the Clintons to testify.
Comer called the move “special and historical,” noting that the bipartisan vote could make it harder for the Clintons to challenge the subpoenas in court. The subpoenas demand documents and sworn testimony as part of a broader investigation into Epstein’s criminal network and high-profile connections.
According to the Oversight Committee’s schedule, the Department of Justice must produce requested records by August 19. Depositions are set for Hillary Clinton on October 9 and Bill Clinton on October 14. Other subpoenas have also been issued to former law enforcement officials as part of the probe.
By securing Democratic support for the subpoenas, Republicans have created a stronger legal foundation to ensure compliance. The move also reflects a broader commitment to transparency and the principle that no one—regardless of political standing—is above the law.
