MxM News: Congress slaps Bill and Hillary Clinton with subpoenas over Epstein ties

Congress slaps Bill and Hillary Clinton with subpoenas over Epstein ties

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House Republicans have subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton, along with top former DOJ and FBI officials, in an expanded probe into Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows renewed scrutiny over the handling of Epstein’s case and rising public pressure for transparency.

Key Details:

Bill and Hillary Clinton have been subpoenaed to testify on October 14 and October 9, respectively.
Other subpoenaed officials include James Comey, Robert Mueller, Merrick Garland, Bill Barr, Jeff Sessions, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, and Alberto Gonzales.
Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) emphasized the need for congressional oversight into the DOJ’s enforcement of sex trafficking laws and its investigation of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Diving Deeper:

The House Oversight Committee has launched its most aggressive effort yet to pierce what many critics see as a veil of protection surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s extensive network of political and elite connections. The list of subpoenaed witnesses reads like a who’s who of Washington’s ruling class over the past 30 years — and the inclusion of Bill and Hillary Clinton has brought renewed attention to their personal and political ties to Epstein.

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) noted in letters to all witnesses that Congress must “conduct oversight of the federal government’s enforcement of sex trafficking laws generally and specifically its handling of the investigation and prosecution of Mr. Epstein and Ms. Maxwell.” This comes just weeks after DOJ officials reportedly interviewed Maxwell in prison — a move that some legal observers interpret as part of an effort to get ahead of congressional scrutiny.

The Clinton family’s connection to Epstein has long drawn public interest. A law enforcement report previously confirmed the existence of a bizarre oil painting of Bill Clinton wearing a blue dress and red heels — hanging in Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse. And a 1993 photo of Bill Clinton with Epstein and Maxwell has further fueled speculation about the nature of their relationship.

The timing of the subpoenas also suggests a broader reckoning with previous administrations. Robert Mueller is scheduled for a Sept. 2 deposition, followed by James Comey on Oct. 7. Merrick Garland, Joe Biden’s attorney general, is slated for Oct. 2, while Obama-era AGs Loretta Lynch and Eric Holder are scheduled for Sept. 9 and Sept. 30. Trump-era AGs Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions will testify on Aug. 18 and at a later date, respectively.

Importantly, former President George W. Bush’s AG Alberto Gonzales is also on the list, indicating that Republicans are casting a wide net to examine systemic failures across multiple presidencies — not just those of Democrats.

This aggressive round of subpoenas signals a deepening divide between House Republicans determined to get answers and the federal agencies and high-profile individuals they suspect have stonewalled justice. With Ghislaine Maxwell serving a 20-year sentence and public pressure mounting, these high-profile testimonies could determine whether the American people finally get transparency — or whether the rich and powerful continue to be shielded.

As of this writing, representatives for both Clintons and the Department of Justice have not issued any formal responses to the subpoenas.

Congress slaps Bill and Hillary Clinton with subpoenas over Epstein ties

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