The recent surge in search interest surrounding Bill Clinton can be attributed to his involvement in the ongoing inquiries linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Reports indicate that both Bill and Hillary Clinton have declined to testify in a significant investigation concerning Epstein, a decision that has garnered considerable media attention. Such high-profile refusal raises questions about the ramifications for the Clintons within the scope of the inquiry.
As highlighted by The New York Times, this refusal has prompted intense discussions within political and legal circles, particularly among Republicans who are threatening to hold Bill Clinton in contempt. The BBC reported that this potential contempt measure is gaining traction, adding to the urgency and drama surrounding the situation. The idea that a former president could face contempt charges has undoubtedly piqued public curiosity.
Moreover, Axios noted that some Democrats are leaving the door open to voting for the contempt measure against Clinton. This reflects a complex political landscape that is evolving rapidly and contributing to the heightened interest. The combination of these key news events creates a compelling narrative that is driving people to seek more information, thereby resulting in over 10,000 searches related to Bill Clinton.
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I
They’ll need to arrest Jim Jordan first.
J
Yep, they set the precedent for ignoring subpoenas.
T
What’s ol’ Gym Jordan going on now? 4 or 5 years of dodging questions about molesting his wrestling students? I’ve lost count.
O
Eric Holder would like a word
J
Anne Buford and Dick Nixon would like a word
L
Jordan is in the files too.
T
Jordan got hammered in the Ohio State sexual assault case. Adults, and in particular two senior people in the university athletics, told them about Strauss and they said “That’s Strauss being Strauss.” One of them was a wrestling referee and when he went to shower, Strauss went into the same shower area and rubbed on out. THAT is what a 30 year old adult told Jordan. He knew. he did nothing. And over 1000 students were exposed to “Dr. Fingers”
I
So … just like what Joe Paterno did. 🤔
T
And Comer – he did the same thing.
D
That’s Gym Jordan.
S
Gym Jordan
C
By your logic if they arrest Gym then it would be at the same time they detain the Clintons…you should be just as flustered at this as you are at Gym but I would bet you aren’t.
F
Release the remaining 99.4 % of the Epstein files. This is just a distraction.
W
Once a week I send Nick Lang worthy an email. I have now begun to ask when Pam Bondi is going to be charged for ignoring the deadlines outlined in Epstein transparency act.
A
At this point I think the files are the distraction. Trump *knows* he’s in them. The only reason he campaigned on releasing the files is because that’s what people wanted to hear, and he would say anything to win. His DoJ is obviously never going to indict him for it, or release files that incriminate him, and they’re not planning on letting Dems control the government ever again. Trump will likely be dead before anyone in the Epstein files actually faces the consequences
K
If he was in them they would have been released, or selectively leaked, during the last administration. I’m rather confident on that. I think there are his friends and allies in it, important figures on both sides of the isle as well. which is why the release is being stonewalled.
A
The files were sealed until January 2025 due to ghislaine maxwell’s case
K
It took a bipartisan effort lead by Massie and Khanna to get them released now. No reason that couldn’t have been done earlier.
A
It took a bipartisan effort from Dems in Congress because *the DoJ refused to release them*. And now that they’ve been *legally ordered to release the full files* they’re still refusing to. Bondi had the files on her desk on day fucking one, remember? And suddenly they needed 1000 FBI agents to put in overtime for an entire week just to flag every mention of Trump’s name. Also “bipartisan” is a bit of a misnomer when it was only like..6 republicans?
S
Trump was supplying “child masseuses” to Epstein right out of Mar a Lago. There isn’t anyone else on the Epstein list who is accused of that, and Trump admitted it right out of his own idiot mouth.
K
unredacted.
N
Easy retort, “I’ll testify when Trump does”
A
2 years 4 months jim Jordan has dodged his subpoena sooooooooo yea…..
R
Whataboutisms only work if it is not their ism.
S
That’s not how the law works.
N
Trump skipped his subpoena from congress over J6., so I guess precedent was set.
S
Precedent doesn’t matter here. Congress has the authority to imprison you for skipping out on a subpoena. “Trump did it first” doesn’t negate that and wouldn’t hold up in court.
N
You obviously aren’t paying any attention. There are no rules or norms anymore.
S
No I think you aren’t paying attention. There are definitely still rules. They are just only enforced based on which party is in power. Right now republicans are in power, which means there are rules for democrats.
A
Didn’t the supreme court give full immunity to Presidents? As far Hillary is concerned I am sure there is some spousal privilege or something. I don’t think they would ignore it without consulting the best lawyers in the country.
N
When the GOP House can demonstrate that they respect the rule of law, maybe everyone else will, too.
B
Maybe if the DNC was serious about the Epstein files they wouldn’t be looking the other way when their former president refuses to testify about them
A
Does the DNC have authority to do something in this matter?
B
They can certainly issue a statement or two
C
Trump rapes kids and here you are trying to get attention ANYWHERE else
T
Gosh darn DNC doing NOTHING about the Epstein file!!!!! It’s outrageous, the DNC controls all three branches of the Federal government and they’re just sitting on their hands letting this situation fester. It’s an embarrassing abomination of inaction.
B
“Oh sowwy, we’re just too widdle to do anything about the former leader of our party being a child molester who flew on Epsteins jet 5 times as many times as Trump! This is only the GOP’s problem despite the fact that a current DNC congresswoman was texting Epstein on the Congress floor ironically enough to try to get details on how she should attack Trump. But we lost the last national election so we can’t do anything about it”
T
🤷♂️ be serious. It’s a Republican problem because republicans made a big issue out of it. Patel, Bongino, and yes the Trumpster made it a campaign issue. If the Clinton’s broke the law, lock em up. Just don’t point the finger at the DNC which has absolutely no power to do anything atm. And I apologize for somehow offending you.
Q
Clintons should tell them they’ll testify after all the GOP members finally show up for their subpoenas for Jan 6.
W
The Clintons should demand it be public testimony. This usually stops the GOP instantly.
M
Every answer should be “Funny you would ask me that, you were there.”
A
Laws don’t matter anymore. Trump and his administration have proven that. Fuck em.
B
I dont get it. You guys seem to think the Epstein stuff is above politics yet here you are cheering on Clinton stuffing his nose at the Epstein connections all because Trump also did so? What happened to getting the perpetrators and helping the victims? Or is this all just a method of attacking trump?
S
When they subpoena everyone and not allow others to give written statements, I will accept that this is something more than an attempt score headlines. Comer has zero credibility. Subpoena every person named in the files (including Grump) and contempt for those who don’t show would be warranted.
B
So Clinton’s victims get no justice because unfortunately the wrong people subpoenaed their abuser?
A
Clinton has victims?
B
Given his much closer ties to epstein than Trump i imagine so
A
Much closer than “best friends” for decades as Epstein characterized his relationship with Trump? Wow. Thats close.
S
You’re just being purposefully obtuse. I am calling for a legitimate investigation.
B
One that apparently only centers on Trump
Additional Sources:
The New York Times – Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry
BBC – Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony
Axios – Dems leave door open to voting for Bill Clinton contempt measure
