URGENT UPDATE: The GOP-led House Oversight Committee has just announced the withdrawal of its subpoena for former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before the panel. This decision comes amid reports of Mueller’s serious health issues, preventing him from appearing as scheduled.
A spokesperson for the committee confirmed to ABC News that the decision was made due to Mueller’s ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease. The committee had initially sought Mueller’s testimony on September 2, 2023, as part of its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files. Chairman James Comer had stated that Mueller’s experience as FBI Director from 2001 to 2013 made him a key figure in understanding the investigation into Epstein.
Mueller’s family revealed to the New York Times that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the summer of 2021. They expressed concern for his privacy, stating, “Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the summer of 2021. He retired from the practice of law at the end of that year.”
The committee’s interest in Mueller stemmed from the belief that he possessed crucial knowledge regarding Epstein’s FBI investigations, which have garnered significant public interest. Comer’s subpoena was intended to explore this information further, but with this withdrawal, the committee is now left to reassess its strategy moving forward.
As this situation develops, it raises questions about the future of the Oversight Committee’s investigation and the potential for alternative avenues to gather information regarding Epstein’s connections and activities.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving story and its implications for ongoing investigations into one of the most controversial figures in recent history.
