House Oversight Chairman James Comer is moving to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress this morning. The committee is meeting at 10:00 a.m. to mark up reports that could lead to criminal charges for the former First Couple.
Comer is demanding that Democrats join the effort to show that "justice is applied equally to everyone." The move follows the Clintons' refusal to appear for depositions regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
"Subpoenas are not mere suggestions; they carry the force of law and require compliance," Comer warned. He rejected a last-minute offer for an informal interview with Bill Clinton that would have lacked an official transcript.
Democrats on the committee have blasted the move as "incredibly hypocritical." Rep. Robert Garcia accused Comer of targeting "political enemies" while failing to hold the DOJ accountable for withholding Epstein files.
If the committee passes the resolutions, the full House will vote on a criminal referral to the DOJ. A conviction for contempt of Congress can lead to a $100,000 fine and up to one year in jail.
Chairman Comer insists the committee has acted in good faith and offered scheduling flexibility. He argued that the Clintons chose "defiance" and "obstruction" instead of cooperation with the lawful probe.
The FBI and DOJ are already under pressure to release over 2 million documents related to Epstein. Republicans argue the Clintons are among the few subpoenaed individuals who have refused to comply.
As the meeting unfolds, the political stakes are reaching a fever pitch in WASHINGTON. The "America First" wing of the party is pushing for total transparency regarding Epstein’s high-profile associates.