Rather than addressing the substance of the subpoenas, the Clintons and their allies have leaned into a familiar narrative. They portray themselves as victims of a “tyrannical government,” suggesting that the investigation represents an assault on democracy rather than an exercise of it. This framing is emotionally powerful and politically useful, especially for loyal supporters who already distrust congressional investigations. But it also reframes a simple accountability question into a dramatic battle over freedom and persecution. In doing so, it carefully avoids the most basic issue at the center of the dispute: if they truly have nothing to hide, why not testify under oath and put the matter to rest? Continue reading…
