Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are expected to be subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee in connection with the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
The move was initiated by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and passed by committee chairman James Comer (R-KY) via a voice vote, which does not require individual member tallies. However, as Fox News noted, the subpoenas are not active unless formally issued by Chairman Comer.
In addition to the Clintons, the proposed subpoenas target several other high-profile figures, including former Attorneys General Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch, Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, and Alberto Gonzales. Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is also reportedly on the list. At this time, none of those named — including the Clintons — have been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein, nor have they been identified as targets of a federal investigation.
Maxwell Subpoenaed Amid DOJ Interview
The committee’s push to expand its inquiry comes just a day after Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, was formally subpoenaed by the Oversight Committee. According to reports, Maxwell has recently met with Department of Justice officials for a high-level interview.
In his letter to Maxwell, Chairman Comer wrote, “The facts and circumstances surrounding both your and Mr. Epstein’s cases have received immense public interest and scrutiny.” He added that congressional oversight of the Department of Justice’s enforcement of sex trafficking laws, particularly its handling of the Epstein-Maxwell investigation, is “imperative.”
Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General, confirmed Maxwell’s meeting with federal officials and emphasized the potential importance of her testimony. “If Ghislaine Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say,” Blanche wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Maxwell, 63, was reportedly transported from her cell in Tallahassee for the interview. Her legal team, including appellate attorney David Markus, was seen entering a nearby courthouse. Markus told reporters, “We’re looking forward to a productive day,” but declined to comment further. Her attorneys confirmed earlier this week that discussions with the DOJ regarding the meeting were underway and stated, “Ghislaine will always testify truthfully.”
Potential Implications
While the House Oversight Committee’s action does not constitute a criminal proceeding, the subpoenas signal an intensifying congressional interest in scrutinizing Epstein’s vast network of political, financial, and social ties — including those of powerful individuals previously associated with him.
One victim of Epstein, responding to news of Maxwell’s subpoena, said, “This subpoena means Ghislaine will finally have to testify under oath, and that could blow the lid off Jeffrey’s entire network.” The individual added, “She could expose the people who enabled it, the cover-ups, the failures by law enforcement — all of it… But she’ll want something in return for sure.”
According to the Department of Justice, Epstein is alleged to have abused more than 1,000 victims over several decades. Whether Maxwell’s testimony will lead to new revelations — or new legal consequences for those in Epstein’s orbit — remains to be seen.
