Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) is urging House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) to compel Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress about the Jeffrey Epstein case amid backlash over a DOJ memo concluding that Epstein died by suicide and asserting that no “client list” exists.
Burchett wrote in a letter to Comer, “Thank you for your continued leadership on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Given the events of the past week, I respectfully request you invite Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell to testify in a public hearing before the Committee.
“Should Ms. Maxwell refuse the invitation, I encourage you to use subpoena powers. The American people have questions about the case involving Jeffrey Epstein. It is well beyond time those questions are answered,” the letter said.
Here’s my letter calling for Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before ?@GOPoversight? on the truth behind Epstein pic.twitter.com/3RBW86BXdK
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) July 15, 2025
Earlier on Tuesday, Burchett wrote on X, “We need to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s testimony. I’m working on a letter to Chairman Comer and GOP Oversight to remove any obstacles to her testifying.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) weighed in on the issue Tuesday after commentator Benny Johnson asked whether he supported subpoenaing the DOJ or calling Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress. Johnson responded, “I’m for transparency.” He added: “It’s a very delicate subject, but we should put everything out there and let the people decide.”
Following a review of the case, both the DOJ and FBI concluded that Epstein died by suicide and found “no credible evidence” that he blackmailed prominent individuals or that further investigation into third parties is warranted.
Trump has urged members of the MAGA base to move on from the Epstein issue and has defended Attorney General Pam Bondi against criticism aimed at her and the Department of Justice. Johnson addressed this too, and said, “Look, [former President Ronald Reagan] used to tell us we should trust the American people, and I believe in that principle. I know President Trump does as well, and I trust him.” He added: “I mean, he put together a team of his choosing, and they’re doing a great job.”
