Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes just days before a planned vote on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for their prior refusal to appear before the House Oversight Committee, following a months-long standoff. Bill Clinton, who was known to have connections with Epstein, denies any knowledge of the latter's criminal activities and claims to have severed ties over two decades ago.
While the exact dates for the depositions are yet to be confirmed, this would mark the first instance of a former US president testifying to Congress since Gerald Ford in 1983. The House Oversight Committee recently, albeit controversially, moved to secure contempt votes with bipartisan support, indicating a shared concern regarding accountability despite political affiliations.
Angel Ureña, a spokesperson for the Clintons, announced their willingness to participate in the inquiry and raised concerns regarding the Committee’s approach, suggesting they had already provided sufficient information regarding Epstein. He asserted that the Clintons would fulfill their legal obligations while criticizing the motives behind the summons as politically charged.
Photographic evidence regarding Clinton's past associations with Epstein has surfaced, including images from the late financier's estate and flight logs indicating multiple flights taken in the early 2000s. However, the Clintons emphasize that they have not been implicated in Epstein's abuse and maintain their commitment to transparency throughout the investigation.
While the exact dates for the depositions are yet to be confirmed, this would mark the first instance of a former US president testifying to Congress since Gerald Ford in 1983. The House Oversight Committee recently, albeit controversially, moved to secure contempt votes with bipartisan support, indicating a shared concern regarding accountability despite political affiliations.
Angel Ureña, a spokesperson for the Clintons, announced their willingness to participate in the inquiry and raised concerns regarding the Committee’s approach, suggesting they had already provided sufficient information regarding Epstein. He asserted that the Clintons would fulfill their legal obligations while criticizing the motives behind the summons as politically charged.
Photographic evidence regarding Clinton's past associations with Epstein has surfaced, including images from the late financier's estate and flight logs indicating multiple flights taken in the early 2000s. However, the Clintons emphasize that they have not been implicated in Epstein's abuse and maintain their commitment to transparency throughout the investigation.
