Top Republicans heckled over Epstein files after Hillary Clinton skips subpoena amid contempt threats [View all]
Source: The Independent
Wednesday 14 January 2026 12:36 EST
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee faced hecklers as they announced the beginning of contempt of Congress proceedings against Hillary Clinton.
Chairman James Comer joined Reps. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Andy Biggs of Ohio, Michael Cloud of Texas and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania to announce proceedings to hold the former secretary of state and first lady in contempt of Congress for her unwillingness to comply with a subpoena regarding the committee’s ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
“We are going to hold both Clintons in criminal contempt of Congress,” Comer said to reporters on Wednesday. “We believe that because this subpoena was issued in a bipartisan fashion.” But the press conference went off the rails due to a heckler consistently badgering Comer.
“I just want people to know that are watching this live that there’s a paid disruptor here that’s acting very badly,” Comer said. “I can’t answer questions with this guy.” In response, the heckler said the Clintons provided sworn statements.
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/republicans-epstein-hillary-clinton-contempt-b2900500.html
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