Bill and Hillary Clinton’s feud with Chairman Comer explained: “You accepted the least from those who know the most”

The escalating clash between Bill and Hillary Clinton and House Oversight chair James Comer appears to have become less about Jeffrey Epstein himself and more about how Congress chooses to investigate power.

At issue is Comer’s decision to pursue contempt of Congress proceedings after Bill Clinton declined to testify under subpoena, with Hillary Clinton warned she could face the same step. Comer has emphasized that the inquiry is not an allegation of criminal wrongdoing. “We just have questions,” he said, arguing that documented travel and social contact justify hearing directly from the former president. The Clintons’ attorneys strongly disagree.

What are the Clintons saying about Epstein appearance?

In a letter sent to Comer, they dismissed the subpoenas as “invalid and legally unenforceable,” calling the investigation “untethered to a valid legislative purpose.” The lawyers wrote that the Clintons had already provided “the limited information they possess” voluntarily and described the demands as “an unprecedented infringement on the separation of powers.”

That legal argument was followed by a more political one.

In a separate letter addressed directly to Comer, the Clintons accused him of ignoring other controversies while fixating on them. “Despite everything that needs to be done to help our country,” they wrote, “you are on the cusp of bringing Congress to a halt to pursue a rarely used process literally designed to result in our imprisonment.” The most pointed line accused the committee of selective scrutiny: “You accepted the least from those who know the most.”

What has Comer said about the Clintons’ claims?

Comer has rejected those claims, saying the committee is entitled to testimony and arguing that refusal only fuels public mistrust. He has also defended the scope of the investigation, insisting that Congress cannot compel testimony from a sitting president (President Trump seemingly doing what he can to avoid this topic) but can seek answers from former officials.

Clintons vs Comer: what happens next?

Whether the contempt proceedings lead anywhere is unclear. Even some Republicans privately suggest the effort may stall. But the exchange of letters has certainly broadened the argument, with fairness and defining accountability on Capitol Hill called into question.

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