Clintons CAVE After Contempt Threat Over Epstein

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After six months of defiance and stalling, Bill and Hillary Clinton finally agreed to testify about their Jeffrey Epstein connections only after facing contempt of Congress charges—but now they’re demanding a public spectacle instead of following standard deposition procedures.

Story Snapshot

Clintons agreed to closed-door depositions on February 26-27, 2026, after House prepared contempt votes with bipartisan support
Hillary Clinton publicly challenged Chairman Comer to hold cameras-on public hearings instead of standard filmed depositions
House Oversight released emails proving video recording was always part of subpoena terms, refuting Clinton claims of “goalpost-moving”
Nine Democrats joined Republicans to advance contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton, showing cross-party concern over Epstein ties

Clintons Cave After Contempt Threat

Chairman James Comer announced February 5, 2026, that both Clintons agreed to appear for depositions after months of obstruction. The House Oversight Committee voted January 21 to recommend contempt proceedings, and by early February, the full House prepared floor votes with significant Democrat support. Bill Clinton faces questioning February 27, while Hillary testifies February 26, both in filmed, transcribed closed-door sessions matching standard congressional deposition protocols used for prior witnesses like Bill Barr and Alex Acosta in Epstein-related matters.

Public Hearing Demand Exposes Partisan Games

Hours after agreeing to testify, Hillary Clinton posted on X demanding Chairman Comer “stop the games” and hold public hearings with cameras instead. Her spokesperson Nick Merrill accused Republicans of an “11th-hour” camera request, claiming willingness for “1,000 cameras” if done publicly. This narrative crumbles under scrutiny—Comer’s office released email records proving video recording terms were explicitly included in subpoenas issued August 5, 2025, six months before depositions. The Clintons’ sudden transparency push rings hollow given their prolonged defiance of lawful subpoenas requiring answers about Bill Clinton’s documented flights on Epstein’s aircraft and social connections to the convicted sex trafficker.

Bipartisan Accountability for Epstein Victims

The investigation targets unanswered questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s elite network and the Justice Department’s historically lenient treatment of his crimes. Bill Clinton’s multiple trips on Epstein’s “Lolita Express” and social relationship with the trafficker have fueled public demands for accountability since Epstein’s 2019 death and Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2021 conviction. The House Oversight Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee unanimously approved these subpoenas July 23, 2025, including Democrat votes, underscoring legitimate concerns transcending partisan politics. Nine Democrats later supported contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton, with three backing Hillary’s contempt resolution, demonstrating this investigation serves survivors seeking truth about how powerful figures enabled Epstein’s operations for decades.

Standard Procedures Expose Clinton Spin

Chairman Comer correctly noted the Clintons “completely caved” after exhausting delay tactics, including offers of written statements and attempts to avoid video recording—both rejected as inadequate for such serious matters. The filmed depositions follow identical procedures used in previous Epstein-related congressional testimonies, ensuring accurate records while protecting sensitive investigative details from premature public release that could compromise witness cooperation or ongoing inquiries. Hillary Clinton’s claim that Republicans ignore her prior “under oath” testimony remains unverified in available records, while her demand for immediate public hearings appears calculated to create media spectacle rather than facilitate thorough questioning. The contrast between six months of resistance and sudden demands for maximum publicity suggests the Clintons prioritize damage control over genuine transparency, a pattern frustratingly familiar to Americans tired of elite accountability dodging.