Clintons Refuse Subpoena in 2026 Epstein Investigation Citing Political Bias

The battle over the truth behind the Jeffrey Epstein saga has reached a new boiling point. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have officially refused a congressional subpoena to testify before a House committee. In a letter released on January 13, 2026, the couple accused the investigation of being a partisan maneuver aimed at "harassment and embarrassment" rather than justice.

Clintons vs. Comer: A Standoff Over Oversight

The Clintons' defiance directly challenges Representative James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee. The couple claims the investigation selectively targets political opponents while shielding allies of current President Donald Trump. They've termed the subpoena "legally invalid," asserting that the committee’s true goal is to secure their imprisonment through a biased process.

Comer didn't take the refusal lightly. On Tuesday, he told reporters he'll initiate contempt of Congress proceedings against the Clintons next week. While Comer clarified that "no one's accusing the Clintons of any wrongdoing" yet, he insists the committee has vital questions that only their testimony can answer. If the full House votes for contempt, the Department of Justice could potentially prosecute the former first couple.

The Trump Connection and File Transparency

The investigation is further complicated by Donald Trump's own documented history with Jeffrey Epstein. Both Trump and Bill Clinton moved in Epstein's social circle, though both have denied any knowledge of his criminal activities. Critics are now sounding the alarm, accusing the Department of Justice of prioritizing the release of Clinton-related documents to distract from the President's own ties.

In a rare bipartisan move, Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie requested a federal judge to appoint a neutral expert last week. They've expressed "grave concerns" that the DOJ is failing to comply with the law, suggesting that the document release process itself may involve criminal violations.