“I have called for the full release of the Epstein files,” Clinton says, demanding public hearing in House probe
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton is calling for the full public release of Jeffrey Epstein-related records and pushing House Republicans to hold open hearings, a shift that is drawing fresh attention because Clinton’s long-scrutinized ties to Epstein have appeared in flight logs and other documents for years.
I have called for the full release of the Epstein files. I have provided a sworn statement of what I know. And just this week, I’ve agreed to appear in person before the committee. But it’s still not enough for Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) February 6, 2026
“I have called for the full release of the Epstein files. I have provided a sworn statement of what I know. And just this week, I’ve agreed to appear in person before the committee. But it’s still not enough for Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.”
In a series of posts, Clinton argued that House Oversight Chairman James Comer wants the optics of cameras without full transparency, objecting to what he described as a closed-door setup. He said he has already provided a sworn statement and agreed to appear, but wants testimony taken in a public hearing rather than a filmed deposition behind closed doors.
Now, Chairman Comer says he wants cameras, but only behind closed doors. Who benefits from this arrangement? It’s not Epstein’s victims, who deserve justice. Not the public, who deserve the truth. It serves only partisan interests. This is not fact-finding, it’s pure politics.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) February 6, 2026
“Now, Chairman Comer says he wants cameras, but only behind closed doors. Who benefits from this arrangement? … It serves only partisan interests. This is not fact-finding, it’s pure politics.”
The latest dispute comes as the Republican-led committee investigates Epstein’s crimes and the network of powerful people connected to him. Clinton’s involvement is politically sensitive because his name has long been associated with Epstein through documented contacts, including flight records. Clinton has denied wrongdoing and has said he did not know about Epstein’s criminal conduct at the time of their interactions.
I will not sit idly as they use me as a prop in a closed-door kangaroo court by a Republican Party running scared. If they want answers, let’s stop the games & do this the right way: in a public hearing, where the American people can see for themselves what this is really about.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) February 6, 2026
“I will not sit idly as they use me as a prop in a closed-door kangaroo court … If they want answers, let’s do this the right way: in a public hearing.”
Comer announced this week that Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to appear for filmed depositions in late February as part of the committee’s inquiry. Clinton and his allies have portrayed the process as political theater, while Republicans argue the investigation is necessary to address unanswered questions about how Epstein operated and who enabled him.
The fight now turns on format and credibility: Democrats and Clinton allies are pushing for public sessions, arguing transparency is the only way to keep the inquiry from becoming a partisan spectacle. Republicans have signaled they want on-camera testimony but have not committed to holding open hearings on the Clintons’ appearances.
