Jon Stewart: Clintons Should ‘Abso‑F**king‑Lutely’ Comply With Epstein Subpoenas — Criticizes DOJ

Comedian and commentator Jon Stewart said that former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton should “abso‑f**king‑lutely” comply with subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, while also criticizing the Department of Justice for failing to release related files.

Bill Clinton did not appear for a Tuesday morning deposition before the House Oversight Committee. In a letter to Oversight Chairman James Comer (R‑KY), the Clintons said they would not comply with subpoenas connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Their letter stated: “Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences. For us, now is that time.”

Stewart addressed the matter on an episode of The Weekly Show, saying he believed the Clintons should appear — but he also faulted the Justice Department for missing a deadline to release all Epstein‑related files after Congress voted to force their disclosure.

“I absolutely do. But why should they comply if the Department of Justice is not complying with releasing the files? ... Do I personally think they should comply? Abso‑f*cking‑lutely, absolutely. And if they’ve got something nefarious to hide, yes, we should know about all this. This is bonkers how long this is going on.”

He added: “Absolutely they should comply and the Department of Justice should comply, and these victims of this heinous case should finally get some of the justice and peace that they deserve, for God’s sake.” Stewart’s remarks frame both a demand for individual accountability and a broader critique of uneven institutional compliance.

Why it matters: The dispute centers on accountability and transparency in a high‑profile investigation involving powerful figures, as well as on whether federal authorities are fulfilling their obligations to release records that could shed light on the case.