House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Tuesday announced lawmakers will initiate contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill Clinton after he defied a subpoena to testify in the Epstein investigation.
Former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to appear for a closed-door deposition on Tuesday.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was set to appear for a closed-door deposition on Wednesday.
Bill Clinton was a no-show on Tuesday.
The Clintons claimed they already provided the Committee with all of the information they have on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Watch Bill Clinton’s empty-chair deposition after he refused to appear.
Chairman @RepJamesComer: “ It’s a shame. The Oversight Committee will now initiate contempt of Congress proceedings against the former President for DEFYING the law.”
Contempt coming. pic.twitter.com/uZoKqA1lWM
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 13, 2026
Later Tuesday, Comer said lawmakers are initiating contempt proceedings to hold Bill Clinton accountable.
“Oversight Committee Republicans and Democrats unanimously approved a subpoena for Bill Clinton as part of the Epstein investigation,” Comer said.
“After five months of good-faith negotiations, President Clinton has refused to comply,” Comer said.
“We are now initiating contempt of Congress proceedings,” Comer added.
Oversight Committee Republicans and Democrats unanimously approved a subpoena for Bill Clinton as part of the Epstein investigation.
After five months of good-faith negotiations, President Clinton has refused to comply.
We are now initiating contempt of Congress proceedings. https://t.co/NPqEk3i5W8
— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) January 13, 2026
Clinton’s lawyers told Politico that the House Oversight subpoenas are not enforceable because they are “not related to a valid legislative purpose,” and are therefore “invalid and legally unenforceable.”
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