Hillary Clinton has issued a public call for all individuals requested to testify regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to appear before a US congressional committee, specifically naming Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The former US Secretary of State and her husband, ex-President Bill Clinton, have both agreed to testify in the inquiry, accepting the risk of potential contempt of Congress charges.
Public Hearings Demanded
The Clintons have requested that their testimonies be conducted in public sessions rather than behind closed doors. Hillary Clinton emphasised this stance in a recent interview with the BBC, stating, "I think everyone should testify who is asked to testify" when questioned about Andrew's involvement. She further explained, "We will show up, but we think it would be better to be in public rather than a closed-door deposition. We have nothing to hide."
Document Release Controversy
Clinton has also demanded the Trump administration release all remaining documents from the Epstein files, criticising the current pace as "slow walking it." According to a Channel 4 investigation, only 2 per cent of the total data—approximately 3.5 million files—has been made public so far. "We have called for the full release of these files repeatedly," Clinton asserted. "We think sunlight is the best disinfectant."
Clinton's Scheduled Testimony
Hillary Clinton is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, with Bill Clinton following the next day, marking the first time a former president will be compelled to testify in such a proceeding. During a recent remote committee appearance, Clinton acknowledged meeting Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell—currently serving 20 years for sex trafficking—"on a few occasions" but declined to answer further questions.
Political Tensions Escalate
Clinton accused the Trump administration of using her and her husband as scapegoats to divert attention from their own involvement. In response, President Donald Trump claimed he had been "exonerated" and suggested that "Clinton and many other Democrats have been pulled in" to the investigation.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Under Scrutiny
The call for testimony comes as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces renewed scrutiny following allegations in the latest Epstein file disclosures. Thames Valley Police confirmed earlier this month that they are discussing with Crown Prosecution Service prosecutors allegations that Andrew shared confidential trade envoy reports with Epstein, stating they are "making progress as quickly as possible."
Last year, the King stripped Andrew of his honours and titles after revelations emerged that he continued emailing Epstein beyond 2010, contradicting his 2019 Newsnight interview claims of severed contact. The ongoing investigation continues to draw high-profile figures into its orbit, with public testimonies poised to shed further light on the extensive network associated with the convicted paedophile financier.
