Hillary Clinton Slams GOP's 'Fishing Expedition' in Epstein Probe

Hillary Clinton has rebuked a congressional committee investigating her supposed links to Jeffrey Epstein, accusing its Republican members of embarking on a "fishing expedition" intended to "distract attention from President Trump's actions".

The former Secretary of State reluctantly agreed to appear in response to a subpoena from the committee's Republican chair, James Comer, after being threatened with contempt of Congress charges. Both Clintons have previously complained that they are being singled out unfairly to distract public attention from Trump, who had a long friendship with Epstein before breaking with him.

Bill Clinton, a former president, will testify later today, also in a closed-door session. However, none of the Epstein-related bills have been signed into law yet, and they may face legal challenges. The bills nonetheless underscore the determination by Democratic state lawmakers in New Jersey, California, Maryland and Washington state to undermine Trump's hardline immigration policy.

The Clintons' involvement in the Epstein investigation has long been a point of contention, with Republicans accusing them of trying to cover up their connections to the disgraced financier. However, the Clintons have consistently denied any wrongdoing and have accused the GOP of using the Epstein case for political gain.

In her testimony, Hillary Clinton is expected to reiterate her position that the congressional investigation is a "fishing expedition" intended to distract from Trump's own ties to Epstein. The former first lady has also criticized the Republican-led committee for its partisan approach, arguing that the investigation should be focused on uncovering the truth rather than scoring political points.

Despite the ongoing political tensions, the Epstein case continues to be a complex and controversial issue. The investigation has already uncovered numerous connections between prominent individuals and the disgraced financier, and it remains to be seen what further revelations may emerge as the probe continues.

As the Clintons prepare to testify, the broader debate over the Epstein scandal and its political implications is likely to continue, with both sides vying to shape the narrative and influence public opinion.