Jon Stewart called on Bill and Hillary Clinton to "abso-f---ing-lutely" comply with congressional subpoenas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The "Daily Show" host addressed the issue Wednesday during his "Weekly Show" podcast.
The Clintons both defied subpoenas to appear before the House Oversight Committee this week. Stewart argued that victims of the "heinous case" deserve peace and transparency.
"If they've got something to hide... yes, we should know about all this," Stewart said. He noted that the length of the investigation has become "bonkers" for the public.
Stewart also took aim at the DOJ for its slow release of related files. He questioned why the Clintons should comply if the government is withholding more than 99% of the records.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer confirmed Wednesday that the Clintons will face punishment for their defiance. He noted that other high-profile figures, including Bill Barr, have already complied with the committee.
Comer slammed the couple for ignoring "lawful subpoenas" that were respected by the Epstein estate. Republican leaders have signaled they may begin contempt proceedings against the former President and Secretary of State.
Lawyers for the Clintons dismissed the subpoenas as a "distraction" from the principal work of Congress. They claimed the couple has already provided the limited information they possess regarding Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The DOJ is currently under a legal mandate to release all unclassified records related to the case. President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law last November to force the disclosure.
However, the DOJ has only released about 12,000 documents out of an estimated 2 million. Federal officials told a judge this month that they are still reviewing millions of pages for sensitive information.
Stewart emphasized that universal compliance is necessary to ensure justice for the victims. He called for both the Clintons and the DOJ to stop the "legal confrontation" and release the truth.