By Trendsetter Tribune 
House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer rejects Bill Clinton’s offer for a transcribed interview, pushing the possibility of contempt of Congress charges against both Clintons over the Jeffrey Epstein probe.
The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer, rejected an offer Monday from former President Bill Clinton to provide a transcribed interview for the panel’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision moves the House closer to a potential vote on criminal contempt of Congress charges against both Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Comer said on social media that the committee would require sworn depositions from both Clintons to satisfy its subpoenas. The Clintons had proposed that Bill Clinton participate in a four-hour transcribed interview regarding the Epstein investigation and that Hillary Clinton submit a sworn declaration. Comer dismissed the offer, saying, “The Clintons do not get to dictate the terms of lawful subpoenas.”
The Oversight Committee, controlled by Republicans, advanced criminal contempt charges last month. Nine Democrats joined Republicans in support of charges against Bill Clinton, and three Democrats supported advancing charges against Hillary Clinton, citing the need for transparency in the Epstein investigation.
Bill Clinton’s well-documented association with Epstein in the late 1990s and early 2000s has once again become a focal point for Republicans. While Clinton has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing in his interactions with Epstein, the House committee insists on sworn testimony to complete its inquiry.
After subpoenas were issued in August, the Clintons initially questioned their validity. Negotiations toward a compromise took place, but Comer has maintained that any resolution must include full sworn testimony. The Clintons criticized Comer for politicizing the investigation and argued that the committee has not held the Trump administration accountable for delays in producing DOJ files related to Epstein.
The House is expected to consider the possibility of contempt of Congress charges later this week, which could subject the Clintons to fines or incarceration if convicted.