Committee calls for release of Epstein documents, extending invitation to Clintons for discussion
The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, is actively investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case. In August 2025, the committee has issued subpoenas for depositions and records, including to Bill and Hillary Clinton, several former U.S. Attorneys General, and FBI directors.
The subpoenas seek testimony and documents related to Epstein's crimes and possible government knowledge or actions involving the case. The committee has also subpoenaed the Department of Justice (DOJ) for records on the investigation and prosecution of Epstein.
On August 6, specific individuals who received subpoenas include Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Attorneys General Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, and Alberto Gonzales, as well as former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller. They are requested to provide testimony regarding the Epstein case.
The Oversight Committee's Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee has approved motions to compel these testimonies and the release of DOJ records. There are also motions to protect victim privacy by redacting identifying information.
House Democrats on the committee have emphasized the importance of centring the voices of Epstein's survivors in the investigation. They have urged hearings to allow survivors to testify if they wish, highlighting the extensive and long-standing harm caused by Epstein’s trafficking network.
As of now, public details are not available on the testimonies themselves, as subpoenas were issued very recently. The committee is working to uncover the full scope of Epstein’s network and any possible governmental complicity or failures.
Notable figures, such as Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, have been subpoenaed to appear. Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear on October 14, while Hillary Clinton has been subpoenaed to testify on October 9. These summons are for private interviews, according to U.S. media reports.
The investigation into the case of Jeffrey Epstein is a bipartisan effort aimed at advancing the understanding of this complex case. The House Oversight Committee, currently led by Republicans, has demanded the release of investigative documents in the Epstein case.
Donald Trump has been under pressure due to his connections with Epstein. Several party videos show Trump spending time with Epstein, and his name appears in a birthday album for Epstein's 50th birthday. However, Trump denies being the author of the letter in the album.
Trump has also been under pressure from within his own party to release the Epstein files, but as of now, he has not done so. In 2019, a Clinton spokesperson stated that Bill Clinton had not had contact with Epstein for more than a decade and knew nothing about his crimes.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has been asked to release documents, subject to court approval, by August 19. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's long-time associate, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for her role in the sexual abuse of minors. Epstein's homes were frequented by prominent figures and billionaires, including Donald Trump.
This investigation is a significant step towards uncovering the truth about Epstein's crimes and any potential government involvement. The committee's efforts are focused on ensuring justice for Epstein's victims and shedding light on any possible governmental complicity or failures.
- The House Oversight Committee, currently led by Republicans, is investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case, issuing subpoenas for testimonies and documents related to his crimes and potential government involvement.
- The committee has also subpoenaed the Department of Justice (DOJ) for records on the investigation and prosecution of Epstein, with specific individuals like Bill and Hillary Clinton, several former U.S. Attorneys General, and FBI directors having been subpoenaed to provide testimony regarding the Epstein case.
- This bipartisan effort aims to advance the understanding of the Epstein case, with notable figures like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell being subpoenaed to appear, hoping to uncover the full scope of Epstein’s network and any possible governmental complicity or failures, while centring the voices of Epstein's survivors in the investigation.
