By Trendsetter Tribune 
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough delivered a sharp warning to House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.), arguing that the committee’s aggressive pursuit of Bill and Hillary Clinton has inadvertently established a legal precedent that could devastate Donald Trump.
The warning follows a high-stakes week in Washington where the Clintons, after months of defiance, finally agreed to sit for recorded, filmed depositions on February 26 and 27, 2026.
The “Comer Precedent”
Scarborough’s argument centers on the idea of “be careful what you wish for.” By successfully compelling a former president and a former secretary of state to testify about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Comer has demolished traditional arguments regarding executive privilege or the “special status” of former high-ranking officials.
- The “Trap”: Scarborough noted that if the Clintons can be forced to testify, there is no longer a legal shield to protect Trump from similar subpoenas once Democrats regain committee control or if a special counsel is appointed.
- The “Hoisted on His Own Petard” Logic: Comer has argued that “no one is above the law” to justify the Clinton subpoenas. Scarborough mocked this, suggesting that this exact phrase will be used by Democrats to drag Trump, his Cabinet, and his wealthy allies before Congress.
The Epstein Files: Trump vs. Clinton
The political risk for the GOP is compounded by the January 30, 2026, release of over 3 million pages of unsealed Epstein documents by the Department of Justice.
| Metric | Context |
| Clinton Mentions | The files detail Bill Clinton’s flights on Epstein’s plane and social invitations but contain no new criminal allegations. |
| Trump Mentions | The files contain “countless” mentions of Trump’s social and business ties to Epstein, including correspondence with former advisor Steve Bannon. |
| The “Client List” | While a definitive “client list” has not been released, names like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Prince Andrew continue to appear in emails and photos, sparking global calls for accountability. |
A Bipartisan Minefield
In a rare move, nine Oversight Committee Democrats actually joined Republicans in the January 21 vote to recommend holding Bill Clinton in contempt. This bipartisan support for the subpoenas makes it virtually impossible for Republicans to later argue that similar subpoenas against Trump are “partisan witch hunts.”
“James Comer just gave the Democrats the exact roadmap they need to put Donald Trump in a witness chair for days. He’s set a trap for his own leader, and he doesn’t even seem to realize it.” — Joe Scarborough, Feb 4, 2026.
The Timeline: February’s “Epstein Month”
- Feb 26, 2026: Hillary Clinton’s scheduled filmed deposition.
- Feb 27, 2026: Bill Clinton’s scheduled filmed deposition.
- March 4, 2026: Oversight hearing featuring Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison (shifting the focus to fraud in Minnesota).