Clintons to Testify in House Epstein Inquiry After Contempt Vote Threat
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after facing mounting pressure and the threat of being held in contempt of Congress. Hillary Clinton is scheduled for a closed-door transcribed interview on February 26, and Bill Clinton will appear on February 27, according to Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky. Both interviews will be filmed, Comer's press release stated.
The Clintons initially resisted the committee's requests, leading to a standoff that escalated when Republicans threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress. In response, the Clintons requested to testify in public hearings, a move perceived as an attempt to control the narrative and prevent the selective release of potentially damaging excerpts from their depositions, according to the New York Times.
Representative Comer issued new demands of the Clintons, further intensifying the pressure. Ultimately, the former first couple capitulated and agreed to be interviewed in the inquiry. The House Oversight Committee has been investigating Epstein's activities and any potential connections to prominent figures. The Clintons' involvement has been a subject of scrutiny due to their past association with Epstein.
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