Clintons say 'now is that time' to 'fight for this country' as they're targeted for contempt
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Republican-led House Oversight Committee plans to move forward with contempt of Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton after he failed to appear for a subpoenaed deposition related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- The Clintons responded with a four-page letter condemning the contempt threat as partisan politics and argued that the committee chairman, James Comer, has hindered progress in uncovering facts about the government's role in the Epstein case.
- The committee subpoenaed both Bill and Hillary Clinton, citing Bill Clinton's past travels on Epstein's private plane and the family's association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; however, the Clintons' lawyer maintains they have no relevant information and should not be compelled to testify in person.
- Contempt of Congress can lead to
