Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a direct challenge to the US House Oversight Committee, demanding that her forthcoming testimony regarding ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein be conducted in a public forum. In a bold social media post, Clinton called for an end to procedural games and insisted on full transparency for the high-profile inquiry.
Clinton's Public Challenge on Social Media
Taking to the platform X on Thursday morning, Hillary Clinton addressed Kentucky Republican James Comer, who chairs the Oversight Committee, with a pointed message. 'Let’s stop the games. If you want this fight, @RepJamesComer, let’s have it—in public,' she declared. Clinton emphasised her commitment to openness, adding, 'You love to talk about transparency. There’s nothing more transparent than a public hearing, cameras on. We will be there.' This public stance marks a significant escalation in the ongoing negotiations over the testimony.
Scheduled Depositions for Bill and Hillary Clinton
The call for a public hearing comes after Chairman James Comer announced on Tuesday that both Bill and Hillary Clinton would testify about their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein later this month. Following months of discussions, Hillary Clinton has agreed to appear for a deposition before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, with former President Bill Clinton scheduled to comply on February 27. Originally, these interviews were planned to be transcribed and filmed behind closed doors, which is the standard protocol for such depositions.
Unprecedented Congressional Testimony
This upcoming testimony is notable for its historical significance. Later this month, it will mark the first instance where a former president testifies before Congress after being served with a subpoena. The proceedings are set against a backdrop of intense public and political scrutiny, given the sensitive nature of the Epstein case and the high-profile status of the Clintons. Hillary Clinton, who also served as the 2016 Democratic nominee for president, recently spoke at the Doha Forum in Qatar on December 7, 2025, highlighting her continued public engagements.
The demand for a public hearing underscores the contentious atmosphere surrounding the investigation, with Clinton leveraging transparency as a key argument to shape the narrative. As the dates approach, all eyes will be on how the Oversight Committee responds to this call for an open and televised session.
