Bill and Hillary Clinton subpoenaed in Epstein case bombshell — what could they be forced to reveal?

The House Oversight Committee has issued broad subpoenas in its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scandal. These subpoenas demand testimony from former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and eight former top law enforcement officials.

The subpoenas are part of growing bipartisan pressure to investigate how the Justice Department (DOJ) handled Epstein’s prosecution and whether high-ranking officials or powerful people were involved or covered up facts, according to the report by Newsweek.

Key people subpoenaed in Epstein investigation

The subpoenas target these key individuals:

• Bill Clinton (former President)
• Hillary Clinton (former Secretary of State)
• Former Attorneys General: Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff Sessions, Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Alberto Gonzales
• Former FBI Directors: James Comey, Robert Mueller

The DOJ has been ordered to hand over all Epstein-related records by August 19, 2025. This includes all files, documents, and evidence connected to the case. The committee also demands depositions — sworn testimonies — from the subpoenaed people, with dates set from mid-August through mid-October.

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The deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted accomplice, has been delayed pending the Supreme Court’s review of her conviction. Maxwell’s deposition was originally planned but is now on hold, according to the report by Newsweek.

DOJ ordered to share all Epstein files by August

A recent DOJ memo stated that no "client list" or evidence of blackmail related to Epstein was found during their investigation. This memo intensified controversy and accusations from Trump allies and far-right figures, who say the DOJ is hiding important information. Democrats are calling for more transparency and pushing for the DOJ to release all relevant files. This has caused a partisan fight between Republicans and Democrats.

In a related legal drama, President Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch, the 94-year-old media mogul, agreed to delay Murdoch’s deposition in Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against News Corp. This suit centers on a Wall Street Journal article linking Trump to Epstein. Murdoch’s age and health concerns were cited for the delay.

Trump claims the Journal published a false story saying he sent Epstein a suggestive birthday letter. Trump’s lawyers argue Murdoch was directly involved in publishing the article and showed "actual malice." The defamation case unfolds as Trump’s administration tries to unseal grand jury records related to Epstein and Maxwell. However, a Florida judge recently denied a request to release older records, while two judges in New York are still reviewing motions connected to the investigations, as per the Newsweek report.

DOJ may release Maxwell interview, faces privacy concerns

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was formerly Trump’s personal attorney, is considering whether to release a transcript from a two-day closed-door interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. The interview reportedly covered roughly 100 individuals connected to Epstein. Maxwell’s attorney says she answered every question under limited immunity.

Maxwell is now serving a 20-year prison sentence at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, a minimum-security facility. She moved there recently. Blanche’s possible release of the transcript comes after President Trump ordered "all credible evidence" in the Epstein case to be made public.

Victim advocates warn that releasing some but not all materials could harm privacy and question Blanche’s independence because of his close ties to Trump. Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Maxwell but says he “hasn’t thought about it.” Critics say selective releases may only be symbolic, not real transparency or accountability, as stated by the Newsweek report.

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The DOJ has asked federal judges in New York to unseal parts of the grand jury transcripts from the Epstein and Maxwell investigations. Most information has already been publicly revealed in trials or victim statements, except for some identities. The DOJ’s request excludes grand jury exhibits for now and seeks more time to decide on releasing those.

Epstein’s grand jury met twice in 2019; Maxwell’s grand jury met three times between 2020 and 2021, which led to her indictment and conviction. The DOJ has notified almost all victims named in the transcripts about the unsealing, except one victim who could not be reached. Additional victims will be notified later. Recently, anonymous letters from alleged Epstein victims criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of the case were added to court records, as per the reports.

The House Oversight Committee’s subpoenas come amid ongoing questions about how federal agencies handled Epstein’s prosecution and plea agreements. Committee Chair James Comer said the investigation also aims to explore reforms needed for sex trafficking enforcement and plea deals. The subpoenas show that congressional interest in Epstein remains strong even during the summer recess, signaling continued scrutiny of justice and powerful connections, as mentioned by the the Newsweek report.

FAQs

Q1. Why were Bill and Hillary Clinton subpoenaed in the Epstein case?
They were subpoenaed to testify as part of a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking and the Justice Department’s handling of the case.

Q2. What is the DOJ doing about Ghislaine Maxwell’s interview transcript?
The DOJ is considering releasing the transcript of Maxwell’s closed-door interview to provide more evidence but faces concerns about victim privacy.