Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to provide sworn depositions to the House Oversight Committee in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to powerful figures. The agreement follows their refusal last month to appear for scheduled depositions despite congressional subpoenas and a looming contempt vote. The development was reported Monday after Committee Chairman James Comer rejected the Clintons’ latest conditional offer, accusing them of seeking special treatment.
According to correspondence from the Clintons’ attorneys, the former president and former secretary of state are willing to “appear for depositions on mutually agreeable dates” and asked House leaders to pause the contempt vote scheduled for Wednesday. A Clinton spokesman said, “They negotiated in good faith. You did not. They told under oath what they know, but you did not care. But the former president and former secretary of state will be there.” Comer responded on X that “the Clintons are in contempt of Congress,” adding that their attorneys’ letter showed they still expected special treatment and that “the Clintons do not get to dictate the terms of lawful subpoenas.”
In a follow-up statement Monday, Comer said the Clintons’ counsel claimed to have agreed to terms but provided no clarity or dates. He attributed the shift in their position to the threat of contempt proceedings, stating, “The only reason they have said they agree to terms is because the House has moved forward with contempt.” Comer said he plans to clarify the terms under discussion and then consult with committee members on next steps.
The Oversight Committee has sought testimony from the Clintons regarding their past associations with Epstein, citing frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the case and a lack of transparency surrounding Epstein’s network of elite contacts. Committee members have pushed aggressively for sworn testimony as part of their broader oversight investigation.
While the reported agreement would temporarily halt contempt proceedings as dates are finalized, Comer has not publicly confirmed that a final deal is in place. The timing and terms of the depositions remain under negotiation, leaving open the possibility of further action if the committee determines the Clintons do not fully comply.
