Bill Clinton refuses to testify to Congress in Epstein inquiry, could face contempt citation
Bill Clinton now is facing the possibility of being cited by Congress for contempt after he refused to appear to testify about his friend, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as required by a subpoena.
Reports confirm that Clinton gave Epstein as many as 17 White House visits while he was president, and often flew on Epstein’s “Lolita Express” jet.
He was summoned by the House Oversight Committee which is investigating the Epstein scandals.
“Everyone knows by now, Bill Clinton did not show up, and I think it’s important to note that this subpoena was voted on in a bipartisan manner by this committee,” committee chief James Comer, R-Ky., said Tuesday.
He indicated members will move on the contempt citation within days.
Comer: We will move next week to hold former President Clinton in contempt of congress.
Reporter: Anybody on the committee rule out bringing Donald Trump in for an interview?
Comer: President Trump has answered thousands of questions about Epstein. You all ask him questions… pic.twitter.com/Tf9GkrpDto
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 13, 2026
Clintons refuse to testify in congressional Epstein probe, Comer to pursue contempt charges https://t.co/RpF9U9y8aZ
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) January 13, 2026
Just In: Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse To Testify in Front of House Oversight Committee, Daring Chairman Comer To Hold Them in Contempt of Congress https://t.co/7RUpYka5FW
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) January 13, 2026
According to the Washington Examiner, “For the process to be seen through, members would have to vote the citation out of committee to refer it to a full vote in the lower chamber, needing a simple majority to pass. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) would then have to certify the contempt citation to the federal attorney for the District of Columbia, where the attorney would then present the case to a grand jury to decide if the person held in contempt should be indicted.”
Both Bill and twice-failed Democrat White House hopeful Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed regarding their knowledge of Epstein.
Bill Clinton was to testify Tuesday; Hillary Clinton Wednesday.
“One reason I think most Americans want President Clinton to answer some questions is because he visited the White House,” Comer said. “Jeffrey Epstein visited White House 17 times while Bill Clinton was president.”
Comer said as of now there are no accusations against Bill Clinton, but committee members do have questions.
WorldNetDaily has reported the depositions were to happen last year, but were delayed.
Breaking: Comer postpones Clinton depositions in Epstein case until January https://t.co/ISJhhcjSnA
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) December 16, 2025
Comer threatens Clintons with contempt if they don’t show for depositions in January https://t.co/ISJhhcjSnA
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) December 16, 2025
Comer’s letter to the Clintons explains, “The Committee has chosen the date of January 13, 2026, for the deposition of President Clinton and January 14, 2026, for the deposition of Secretary Clinton. If your clients do not comply with these new dates, the Committee will move immediately to contempt proceedings.”
The Clintons are just two of many government officials called to deliver testimony about Epstein.
So far former Trump administration Attorney General Bill Barr and former Trump administration Labor Secretary Alex Acosta have appeared. Others have delivered written statements, or have rescheduled.
Comer, in fact, told the Clinton’s lawyer, “Your correspondence with the Committee continues to ignore the Committee’s arguments, misstates relevant facts, and seeks information about the Committee’s investigation to which neither you nor your clients are entitled.
“As the Committee stated clearly in its November 21, 2025, letter to you, the Committee’s decision to forego in-person depositions for certain other individuals was because those individuals ‘lacked any relevant information to the Committee’s investigation or otherwise had serious health issues that prevented their testimony.'”
And he confirmed, “Unlike these other individuals, President Clinton and Secretary Clinton had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.”
Clinton lawyers are claiming that the subpoena for Bill Clinton is “legally unenforceable.”
BREAKING: Former President Bill Clinton, under federal subpoena, did not show up for his deposition with the House Oversight Committee today.
Clinton attorneys say subpoena is “legally unenforceable.” @timburchett reacts: “I hope there might be some charges over at [DOJ].
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 13, 2026
Social media was, equally, calling for an arrest, and protesting how they are being protected by the system.
“No one is above the law, right?” said one.