More Epstein secrets are coming out again — and things aren’t looking good for Trump

On Tuesday, House Republicans sent a strong message to former President Donald Trump by voting to subpoena Bill and Hillary Clinton, requiring them to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of the ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

However, that victory came alongside a significant development for Trump: the committee also subpoenaed the Department of Justice, intensifying pressure on the White House to release Epstein-related documents and evidence that many of Trump’s supporters believe have been withheld from the public.

Congressman James Comer of Kentucky, the committee chair and a staunch Trump ally, publicly vowed to hold the Clintons accountable within the next 10 weeks. In a combative social media post, Comer announced that Hillary Clinton’s deposition is scheduled for Oct. 9, with former President Bill Clinton’s testimony to follow on Oct. 14.

Neither Bill nor Hillary Clinton has yet agreed to the proposed timeline. Should they appear, they are expected to face rigorous questioning from Republicans, particularly regarding Bill Clinton’s past association with Epstein. Former President Trump has repeatedly alleged—without evidence—that Clinton visited Epstein’s private island, Little Saint James, as many as 28 times, a claim likely to overshadow any testimony.

If the Clintons comply, their depositions would mark a significant moment on Capitol Hill, even if conducted behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Democrats have faced criticism for allegedly slowing the Epstein investigation during President Joe Biden’s administration, with some accusing them of protecting the Clintons and other prominent party figures linked to Epstein.

Just last month, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi told MSNBC that discussions about Epstein were a “distraction” from the “kitchen table needs of the American people.” The less Pelosi wants to discuss the Clintons’ ties to Epstein, the more Trump seems intent on bringing the issue into the spotlight.

In related news, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, has been transferred to a low-security federal prison camp in Texas to continue serving her 20-year sentence for her role in recruiting and trafficking underage girls.

The subpoena to Trump’s Justice Department poses a challenging demand for the administration. Notably, three Republicans on the Oversight Committee broke ranks with Trump and sided with Democrats in demanding all Epstein-related documents by Aug. 19.

As Congress is in recess, many House members have returned to their districts, where Trump’s “Make America Great Again” supporters are increasingly calling for the full transparency that Trump promised during last year’s campaign regarding the Epstein scandal.

The committee also signaled it will investigate high-profile Republicans. Former Attorneys General Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions—who served during Trump’s first term but later fell out of favor—are among ten former officials slated for depositions. Lawmakers plan to question them on their knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking network and victims, and why the previous administration did not aggressively pursue the case.

There is renewed pressure on Maxwell to cooperate with the committee. Reports emerged over the weekend about her transfer from Florida to a federal facility in Texas, shortly after a two-day interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who had previously served as Trump’s personal attorney.

Speculation has grown that Trump might consider offering Maxwell leniency—or possibly a pardon—in exchange for her cooperation and potential testimony implicating top Democrats, which could help protect Trump politically. Trump has denied involvement in any decisions related to Blanche’s meeting with Maxwell or in granting her a pardon.

Even a partial reduction in Maxwell’s sentence would be politically explosive. The MAGA base is outraged over the Epstein revelations, and any attempt to ease Maxwell’s punishment would be difficult for the White House to justify. Yet, facing mounting political pressure, Trump may feel compelled to bring the Epstein saga to an end—ideally on terms favorable to his own image.