Bill Clinton's 'kangaroo court' dig as he demands public hearing in Epstein probe

Bill Clinton accused Republicans of politicising the Epstein probe, reiterating that he has submitted a sworn statement and agreed to testify, but only in a public hearing.

Former US President Clinton on Friday called for an on-camera public hearing as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, escalating his pushback against Republican lawmakers leading the investigation. He described the closed-door probe as a “kangaroo court,” arguing that it would benefit neither the victims nor the public.

In a series of social media posts, Clinton accused Committee Chairman James Comer of turning the proceedings into a partisan exercise and urged lawmakers to “stop the games and do this the right way” if they genuinely want answers.

Clinton, who has been named multiple times in court documents and flight logs linked to Epstein, said he has already provided a sworn statement, called for the full release of the Epstein files, and agreed to testify in person. However, he objected to what he described as closed-door depositions, arguing that a public hearing would better serve Epstein’s victims and ensure transparency for the American people.

“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,” Clinton said.

Questioning Comer’s decision to hold closed-door testimony, Clinton argued that such an arrangement benefits neither Epstein’s victims nor the public.

“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,” he added.