{"id":2520727,"date":"2025-12-12T19:50:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T00:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comer-threatens-clintons-with-contempt-of-congress-over-epstein\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T19:51:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T00:51:01","slug":"comer-threatens-clintons-with-contempt-of-congress-over-epstein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comer-threatens-clintons-with-contempt-of-congress-over-epstein\/","title":{"rendered":"Comer threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress over Epstein"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcomer-threatens-clintons-with-contempt-of-congress-over-epstein%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2520727&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has threatened to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress if they fail to appear for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >depositions related<\/a> to teh inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein&#8217;s crimes.Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify on Wednesday, and Hillary Clinton on Thursday. Comer criticized the Clintons for delaying and obstructing efforts to schedule thier testimony, noting it has been over four months since they were subpoenaed. Comer warned that if they do not show up or reschedule soon, the Committee will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-bidens-plea-deal-is-a-coverup-disguised-as-justice\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden\u2019s Plea Deal Is A Coverup Disguised As Justice\">begin contempt proceedings<\/a>. The Clintons appear to be the only individuals among those subpoenaed who intend to defy the subpoenas.Bill Clinton&#8217;s connections to Epstein have been under scrutiny for years, as Epstein remains a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fauci-reveals-retirement-date-as-republicans-set-to-gain-power-in-washington\/\" title=\"Fauci Reveals Retirement Date As Republicans Set To Gain Power In Washington\">highly controversial figure<\/a> following his death and renewed public attention.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Comer threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress if they skip Epstein-related depositions<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2443535\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>House Oversight Committee Chairman <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/james-comer\/\">James Comer<\/a> (R-KY) threatened on Friday to hold former President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bill-clinton\/\">Bill Clinton<\/a> and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress if they missed depositions related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-did-donald-trump-tweet-fauci-didnt-epstein-himself\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Did Donald ... Tweet, \u2018Fauci Didn\u2019t ... Himself\u2019?\">disgraced financier<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\/\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify on Wednesday, and Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify on Thursday. Comer warned of severe consequences if the two do not show up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3916703\/house-republicans-unveil-healthcare-plan\/\">House GOP releases buffet-style healthcare proposal as leadership looks to unite conference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3916213\/latest-batch-epstein-files-photos-trump-bill-clinton-larry-summers-steve-bannon\/\">Latest batch of Epstein files show photos with Trump, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, and Steve Bannon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3905906\/house-tries-make-up-lost-time\/\">House Republicans want to show voters they can get things done. Can they?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;It has been more than four months since Bill and Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed to sit for depositions related to our investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell&rsquo;s horrific crimes,&rdquo; Comer said in a statement. &ldquo;Throughout that time, the former President and former Secretary of State have delayed, obstructed, and largely ignored the Committee staff&rsquo;s efforts to schedule their testimony.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If the Clintons fail to appear for their depositions next week or schedule a date for early January, the Oversight Committee will begin contempt of Congress proceedings to hold them accountable,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Comer first issued the subpoenas on Aug. 5, along with eight other people. According to a press release from Comer&rsquo;s office, the Clintons appear to be &ldquo;the only individuals that intend to defy these subpoenas.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/columnists\/3888590\/jeffrey-epstein-resentment-toward-donald-trump\/\">JEFFREY EPSTEIN&rsquo;S RESENTMENT TOWARD DONALD TRUMP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bill Clinton&rsquo;s connections to Epstein have long been the subject of scrutiny, marking one of the highest-level friends of the disgraced financier.<\/p>\n<p>Epstein shot to the top of headlines once again this year after some within President Donald Trump&rsquo;s base revolted when his FBI confirmed the official story of Epstein&rsquo;s suicide. Democrats have latched onto the issue in response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comer warns Clintons of contempt if they skip Epstein depositions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2520728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25134614553677.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[27249,7734,41633],"class_list":["post-2520727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-clintons","tag-comer","tag-contempt-of-congress"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25134614553677.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520727","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2520727"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520727\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2520731,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2520727\/revisions\/2520731"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2520728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2520727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2520727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2520727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}