By Gloria Ogbonna
During an appearance Friday on Chris Jansing Reports, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) said that President Donald Trump would be subpoenaed to testify before Congress if Democrats regain control of the House in the upcoming November midterm elections.
Lieu’s comments came during a discussion about congressional investigations and testimony involving high-profile political figures.
Host Chris Jansing referenced testimony being given under oath by former President Bill Clinton, noting that Democrats had previously warned Republicans about setting investigative precedents that could later be used against them.
Jansing asked Lieu whether he had any reason to believe that Trump would ever agree to testify regarding matters connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, particularly if Democrats were to win back the House majority.
Lieu responded that he believed Trump would ultimately be compelled to testify.
“Trump is all over the Epstein files,” Lieu said, alleging that there are multiple claims involving the former president. He further stated that if Democrats regain control of the House, they would use their oversight authority to issue a subpoena requiring Trump to appear before Congress.
Lieu also projected broader political changes beyond the midterms, suggesting that Democrats could eventually gain unified control of the federal government—a “trifecta” consisting of the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
Under such circumstances, he argued, the Department of Justice would operate under Democratic leadership and could enforce subpoenas if necessary.
“Donald Trump is not going to be able to escape the Epstein files,” Lieu said. “He’ll be forced to testify about it at some point in the future.”
The remarks underscore the increasingly combative political climate ahead of the midterm elections, where control of Congress could significantly reshape investigative priorities.
If Democrats were to regain the House majority, they would hold subpoena power through committee chairs, enabling them to compel testimony and request documents as part of formal oversight proceedings.
Republicans, for their part, have criticized ongoing investigations tied to Epstein-related materials as politically motivated. Trump has previously denied wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
As the midterm elections approach, questions about congressional oversight, executive accountability, and the scope of investigative authority are likely to remain central to the national political debate.
Source Breitbart
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