Clinton calls for cameras on as congressional standoff intensifies over Jeffrey Epstein investigation
“Stop the Games”: Hillary Clinton Speaks Out
“For six months, we engaged Republicans on the Oversight Committee in good faith. We told them what we know, under oath. They ignored all of it. They moved the goalposts and turned accountability into an exercise in distraction. So let’s stop the games. If you want this fight, @RepJamesComer, let’s have it—in public. You love to talk about transparency. There’s nothing more transparent than a public hearing, cameras on. We will be there,” Hillary Clinton wrote on X earlier today.
The former Secretary of State’s statement comes as negotiations over her deposition in the House Oversight Committee’s probe into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein have reached a critical stage.
A Longstanding Standoff
The dispute dates back to August 2025, when the Republican-led House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R‑KY), issued subpoenas to both Hillary and Bill Clinton. The committee sought sworn testimony regarding any knowledge or interactions they may have had with Epstein. (Oversight Committee, 2025)
Legal wrangling delayed the initial depositions, with the Clintons’ legal team citing scheduling conflicts and questioning the subpoenas’ scope and legality. By January 2026, Republicans moved to advance criminal contempt of Congress resolutions against both Clintons, a move that could have referred the matter to the Department of Justice.
Agreement to Testify, With Conditions
Under the pressure of looming contempt votes, both Hillary and Bill Clinton agreed to appear for transcribed depositions. Rep. Comer announced the depositions would take place in late February 2026, with Hillary scheduled for February 26 and Bill for February 27.
Bill Clinton’s spokesperson, Angel Ureña, emphasized that the Clintons “negotiated in good faith” with the committee and that they would comply with the depositions. Ureña also suggested the testimony would be transparent and set a precedent for others called to testify.
Public vs. Private: The Current Flashpoint
Today’s posts from Hillary Clinton directly challenge the committee’s planned deposition format. She is calling for fully public hearings with cameras, contrasting with the closed, transcribed depositions initially arranged. The statement frames the upcoming testimonies as a battle over transparency and accountability in congressional investigations.
While neither Hillary nor Bill Clinton has been accused of criminal wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, Republicans have insisted on establishing facts about their past interactions and responses. The debate now centers on how those facts are presented to the public, a question that will shape not only this investigation but potentially future congressional oversight proceedings.
Review the Epstein Files Firsthand
For readers who want to examine the primary source materials released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (including court records, investigative documents, emails, photos, and videos) the U.S. Department of Justice’s official Epstein Library page provides direct access. Visit: justice.gov to search and browse the documents.
