Bill and Hillary Clinton are pushing back against 'weaponized' Republican-led Epstein investigation [View all]

Source: The Independent

Monday 15 December 2025 10:57 EST


Former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton have stepped up their fight against the Republican-led investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, with claims it has been “weaponized.”

The Clintons were subpoenaed in August by Rep. James Comer, the Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee, who has now threatened to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against them if they fail to appear for questioning.

David Kendall, the Clintons’ attorney, has now accused the investigation of trying to take the heat off Donald Trump, in a letter sent last week. “President Trump has consistently sought to divert attention from his own relationship with Mr Epstein and unfortunately the committee appears to be complicit,” the letter read.

Kendall also accused Comer of using “weaponized legislative investigations and targeted criminal prosecutions,” as he argued his clients were being held to a different standard than others who had been subpoenaed.

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