Hillary and Bill Clinton Named in Epstein Probe Subpoenas Targeting Personal Connections, Not Government Roles

WASHINGTON D.C. — On August 5, 2025, the U.S. House Oversight Committee, chaired by Republican Rep. James Comer, issued a series of broad subpoenas demanding the release of full Justice Department records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The committee also ordered sworn depositions from several high-profile individuals. The Department of Justice has until August 19 to submit unredacted files, including documents from Epstein’s 2007 non-prosecution agreement through the 2019 investigation and his death in federal custody.

“This action reflects demand for transparency and accountability in the handling of the Epstein case,” Comer stated in the subpoena notice. Among those subpoenaed are former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Their depositions, unlike others, will focus specifically on their personal relationships with Epstein and Maxwell, not their time in public office.

Six former U.S. attorneys general—William Barr, Alberto Gonzales, Jeff Sessions, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, and Merrick Garland—were also subpoenaed, along with former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller. Their testimony will center on decisions made during their respective tenures that relate to federal investigations into Epstein and Maxwell. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify on October 9, and Bill Clinton on October 14. Other depositions are scheduled from mid-August onward.

These actions follow a bipartisan vote by the subcommittee on July 23 authorizing the subpoenas. Republican Rep. Scott Perry introduced the motion to subpoena the Clintons. Democrat Rep. Summer Lee called for the DOJ to release Epstein case files. Republican Rep. Andy Biggs requested internal Biden administration communications regarding Epstein, while GOP Rep. Nancy Mace proposed redacting the names of victims from all released documents.

Attorney General Pam Bondi, appointed in February 2025 under the Trump administration, is at the center of the controversy. Earlier this year, her office released heavily redacted Epstein-related files. A July DOJ memo concluded that no credible Epstein “client list” exists, prompting criticism across party lines and fueling suspicions of a cover-up.

Congress has warned that it may pursue contempt proceedings or a discharge petition if the DOJ fails to comply. Despite political alignment with Bondi, House Speaker Mike Johnson allowed the chamber to recess in early August, reportedly to delay contentious votes. Some Republicans have since expressed support for bipartisan measures aimed at compelling full transparency.

The Clintons are the only individuals in this round of subpoenas asked to testify about personal connections to Epstein and Maxwell. All others were subpoenaed strictly for matters related to their official duties. The committee has not explained why others with known personal ties to Epstein were not similarly subpoenaed.

Whether the DOJ under Bondi will comply or seek to quash the subpoenas in court remains uncertain. Any legal challenge could significantly influence how far congressional oversight powers can reach into sensitive criminal investigations.

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