Comer Dismisses Clinton Special-Treatment Bid, Advances Contempt Proceedings

House Oversight Chair James Comer rejected the Clintons’ bid for a restricted, transcript-free meeting with Bill Clinton and said the committee will proceed with contempt resolutions, since subpoenas require sworn, transcribed depositions. Comer contrasted this with prior witness transcripts (Barr, Acosta) and argued that former Secretary Clinton’s on-the-record testimony is needed given her past role as Secretary of State and knowledge of related matters tied to Epstein. The dispute centers on access, staffing limits, and the absence of an official transcript, with the committee insisting on a formal record.