Comer pushes to question Clintons on Russiagate alongside Epstein inquiry

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is looking to expand his latest high-profile investigation beyond Jeffrey Epstein and onto one of Washington’s most controversial sagas — the Russia collusion probe, Just The News reported. 

Comer said he wants to negotiate with attorneys for Bill and Hillary Clinton to include questions about the origins of the Russia investigation as part of the subpoenas already issued in the committee’s Epstein case.

The Kentucky Republican said his interest follows the release of intelligence by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, alleging that Hillary Clinton and members of the Obama administration knowingly pushed the discredited Steele dossier and the broader Russia narrative.

Seeking A Broader Scope Of Questions

Comer revealed his plan during an interview on the Just the News Not Noise TV program, where he made clear that the subpoenas targeting the Clintons could go further than questions about Epstein Island.

“I would love to ask, I would honestly want to ask more questions about the Russia hoax activity that the Clintons were involved in,” Comer said, before noting that attorneys are likely to push for a narrower focus.

According to Comer, the Clintons’ legal team will probably attempt to limit all answers to Epstein-related matters, as public interest is heavily fixed on the late financier’s activities.

Clinton Political Machine In The Crosshairs

The House Oversight chairman said he believes the Russia collusion storyline was “manufactured by the Clinton political organization,” a point he has repeated for years alongside others who shared his view.

He stressed that while the Epstein investigation remains the committee’s primary mission, there is also a pressing need to examine how the Russia narrative was formed and advanced.

Comer’s remarks suggest he sees a rare opportunity to address both matters under the same investigative umbrella, though he acknowledged the final scope will likely be limited by legal negotiations.

Newly Released Intelligence Raises Stakes

The intelligence documents cited by Comer allege Hillary Clinton, then a political opponent of President Trump, and members of the Obama administration knowingly promoted false claims of Russian collusion.

These allegations center on the Steele dossier, a politically funded opposition research file that has since been debunked but played a central role in media coverage and government probes.

By tying these allegations to his current subpoenas, Comer is signaling that the committee’s work may touch on some of the most contentious political fights in recent memory.

Multiple High-Profile Figures Subpoenaed

Last week, Comer issued deposition subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton for documents related to Epstein, expanding the committee’s list of witnesses in the process.

He also subpoenaed six former attorneys general and two former FBI directors, reflecting the committee’s wide net in its fact-finding mission.

Comer’s decision to broaden the scope underscores his belief that the Epstein case could intersect with other politically explosive matters, even if those connections are contested.

Negotiations Will Shape The Outcome

While Comer hopes to secure answers on both Epstein and Russiagate, he acknowledged that the Clintons’ attorneys are in a strong position to set boundaries for their clients’ testimony.

He admitted that at the end of the day, the questioning might be restricted to Epstein-related topics, despite his push for a more expansive agenda.

Still, Comer appeared determined to at least attempt to include the Russia probe in the conversation, describing it as an important part of holding political figures accountable.