WATCH: Rep. Garcia says House Democrats want Trump to sit for deposition on Epstein ties

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rep-garcia-says-house-democrats-want-trump-to-sit-for-deposition-on-epstein-ties Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Rep. Garcia says House Democrats want Trump to sit for deposition on Epstein ties Politics Feb 26, 2026 4:01 PM EST Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are arguing that former President Bill Clinton's appearance for a deposition sets a precedent that should apply to President Donald Trump as well. Watch the House Democrats' news conference in the video player above. "Let's get President Trump in front of our committee to answer the questions that are being asked across this country from survivors," said Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Oversight panel. WATCH: Lawmakers may question Lutnick on Epstein ties, Comer says The Republican chair of the committee, Republican Rep. James Comer, has previously said the committee can't deposition Trump because he's a sitting president. Trump, however, has expressed regret that the Clintons are being forced to testify in the committee's probe. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are arguing that former President Bill Clinton's appearance for a deposition sets a precedent that should apply to President Donald Trump as well. Watch the House Democrats' news conference in the video player above. "Let's get President Trump in front of our committee to answer the questions that are being asked across this country from survivors," said Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Oversight panel. WATCH: Lawmakers may question Lutnick on Epstein ties, Comer says The Republican chair of the committee, Republican Rep. James Comer, has previously said the committee can't deposition Trump because he's a sitting president. Trump, however, has expressed regret that the Clintons are being forced to testify in the committee's probe. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now