The Iran-Contra Parallel: Live Television Drama
Many recall the Iran-Contra hearings of summer 1987, which captivated the nation via C-SPAN’s live, gavel-to-gavel coverage. Those televised proceedings pulled back the curtain on secret arms deals, diversion of funds, and government cover-ups—holding powerful figures publicly accountable.
The current committee hearings, slated to begin with the Clintons and other high-profile depositions, promise similarly riveting television and public scrutiny. The legal, political, and media exhibition may again sharpen public awareness of the hidden truths underlying government affairs, and expose the actions of bad actors.
Epstein Case: Why These Subpoenas Matter
With Ghislaine Maxwell recently re-interviewed and shifted to a cushier federal prison, and flight logs allegedly linking Bill Clinton to dozens of trips to Epstein’s private island, the Congressional hearings aim to finally dig into long-standing, underreported connections.
Peter Navarro’s legal defeat underscores that no privilege, position, or argument—absent well-founded, formally substantiated evidence—may reliably shield a former official from Congressional contempt proceedings and real jail sentences. Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, and their legal teams face daunting challenges as they navigate subpoena compliance in one of America’s highest-profile probes.
🛑 It should be noted: Being subpoenaed to testify before Congress does not make one an active litigant in criminal or civil proceedings.
