Comey Declines House Testimony on Epstein Investigation

Hold onto your hats, folks—former FBI Director James Comey has just dodged a congressional hot seat over the Jeffrey Epstein saga.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s probe into the federal handling of Epstein’s case hit a wall when Comey, along with other big names like former Attorneys General Merrick Garland and Eric Holder, claimed no relevant knowledge, while the subpoena for former FBI Director Robert Mueller was pulled due to his health issues, all amid growing public demand for transparency in this murky affair, as Newsmax reports.

Let’s rewind to August, when the House committee first subpoenaed Comey to testify behind closed doors on what they hoped would be a revelatory session scheduled for this very day.

Comey’s Convenient Memory Gap Exposed

Instead of showing up, Comey sent a written statement, essentially saying, “Don’t look at me, I’ve got nothing.”

In his own words, “I do not possess knowledge and information relevant to the Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and related matters,” Comey wrote. Well, isn’t that a tidy way to sidestep accountability while the rest of us are left wondering what the FBI knew during his tenure?

He doubled down, claiming, “At no time during my service at the Department of Justice or the FBI do I recall any information or conversations that related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.” If true, that’s either a stunning oversight for a man at the helm of federal law enforcement or a masterclass in selective memory.

Other Officials Also Plead Ignorance

Comey isn’t the only one playing the “I know nothing” card—former Attorneys General Garland and Holder echoed the same sentiment, insisting they, too, have no insight into Epstein’s files.

It’s almost comical, isn’t it, how so many top officials seem to have been blissfully unaware of one of the most notorious cases of our time? The American public deserves better than this collective shrug.

Meanwhile, the subpoena for Robert Mueller, another former FBI Director, was quietly withdrawn, with the House citing his declining health as the reason for the pass.

Public Pressure Mounts for Transparency

While these heavyweights step back, the House investigation trudges on, fueled by increasing calls from everyday Americans for the government to lay bare every document tied to Epstein.

Let’s not forget the backdrop: Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier, died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, with his death officially ruled a suicide. That ruling still raises eyebrows, and the lack of answers only deepens the distrust.

President Donald Trump hasn’t minced words, calling the entire Epstein case a “hoax” even as he’s pushed for the release of related files during his campaign stops.

Is This Accountability or a Dodge?

Trump’s stance resonates with many who feel the elite have long hidden behind closed doors on this issue, though one wonders if full transparency will ever materialize under any administration.

At the end of the day, the House’s push for answers is commendable, but when key figures like Comey can simply opt out with a polite note, it feels like the system is built to protect its own. The frustration is palpable—justice for Epstein’s victims shouldn’t be buried under bureaucratic excuses.

So here we are, still waiting for the truth while the powerful claim ignorance and the public’s patience wears thin. If this isn’t a wake-up call to reform how we hold officials accountable, what is?