In a surprising twist, President Donald Trump has expressed his discomfort with an investigation spearheaded by his own party into former President Bill Clinton’s ties to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry, conducted by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, has long sought the cooperation of both Bill and Hillary Clinton, urging them to participate in depositions regarding their connections to Epstein.

The committee recently confirmed that Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the previous day. Notably, the former first lady has insisted that her deposition be open to the public, a demand that adds another layer of intrigue to the proceedings.

During an interview with NBC News on Wednesday, President Trump candidly admitted his unease about the situation, stating, “It bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton.” His comments suggest a divergence from the stance of the Republican-led investigation, which seems intent on pursuing the matter vigorously.

Trump further elaborated on his personal sentiments, saying, “See, I like Bill Clinton. I still like Bill Clinton. I liked his behavior toward me. I thought he got me. He understood me.” These remarks underscore a sense of camaraderie between the two political figures, despite the ongoing scrutiny faced by Clinton.

In contrast, James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has been vocal about the Clintons’ reluctance to comply with the investigation. Comer has accused them of stalling and resisting congressional orders, highlighting the tension between the committee’s objectives and the Clintons’ response.

His remarks stand in contrast to those of House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, the Republican leading the probe, who has accused the Clintons of delaying their appearances and defying orders from Congress. 

When pressed by the Daily Mail about why the president appears to be defending Clinton, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said it’s because the two presidents share a ‘good relationship.’ 

‘The President has respect for the former president,’ Leavitt explained. ‘They shared a good relationship.’ 

President Donald Trump said this week he is bothered by the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Bill Clinton’s ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. ‘It bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton,’ Trump told NBC News on Wednesday. Above the two are shown at a golf tournament in 2000

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee is seeking to know more about Epstein and his crimes from Clinton, who had a friendship with the alleged sex trafficker 

When pressed by the Daily Mail about why the president appears to be defending Clinton, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said it’s because the two presidents share a ‘good relationship’

If the president wanted to, given his sweeping influence over Republicans in Congress, he presumably could tell Comer to stand down on the investigation and halt the Clintons’ depositions. 

But there is no indication of that happening. 

The House Oversight Committee declined to comment. 

When the Oversight Committee first announced it was seeking sessions with the Clintons, the Democratic power couple fought back, claiming the depositions were not necessary. 

Now, the couple is arguing that the closed-door depositions should be replaced by on-camera hearings for transparency’s sake. 

‘You love to talk about transparency,’ Hillary Clinton wrote on Thursday. ‘There’s nothing more transparent than a public hearing, cameras on. We will be there.’ 

The Clintons’ agreeing to the deposition came after Comer threatened to hold the couple in contempt of Congress should they not comply. 

Trump’s sudden embrace of the former Democratic leader has sparked fury among some of the president’s supporters.

Trump has claimed that Bill Clinton visited Epstein’s private island 28 times

The Republican ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to probe Clinton’s Epstein ties in November

Trump used to socialize with Epstein but has spoken about how the pair’s relationship soured

‘This is bothersome. Bill Clinton is a serial sexual predator and rapist,’ reacted Juanita Broaddrick, a fervent Trump supporter who claims to have been raped by Bill Clinton in 1978 when the Democrat was the attorney general for Arkansas. 

The bothersome Epstein investigation remark is also a departure from what the president said in November, when he instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi ‘to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement and relationship with Bill Clinton.’

Trump has also noted how Clinton repeatedly visited Epstein’s private island. 

‘And by the way, I never went to the island, and Bill Clinton went there supposedly 28 times,’ the president said in July 2025.