Podcast Summary: VINCE – “Bill and Hillary Clinton Give Congress the Middle Finger” (Ep. 203)

Date: January 14, 2026
Host: Vince Coglianese
Podcast Network: Cumulus Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode of VINCE centers on recent political drama involving Bill and Hillary Clinton’s refusal to comply with Congressional subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Vince Coglianese unpacks the Clintons' defiant response, the potential for criminal contempt proceedings, and broader implications for accountability among political elites. The episode further explores left-wing outrage following a fatal ICE-involved incident in Minneapolis, political reactions to it, and recent resignations within the Justice Department. Vince’s signature blend of biting humor, blunt analysis, and deep frustration with the current political climate permeates the entire show.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Clintons Defy Congress over Epstein Testimony

Timestamps: 05:33–20:00

• Congressional Subpoenas: Bill and Hillary Clinton both received subpoenas to testify before the House Oversight Committee about their association with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Refusal to Appear: Both Clintons sent a letter to Congress firmly declining to appear, framing their refusal as an act of principled resistance to “unprecedented acts” by the government.

  “Bill Clinton gave the Congress the double barrel middle finger and said, to hell with your hearing, I'm not showing up. And in fact, Hillary Clinton, also a signatory on the same letter, said, I'm not showing up either.” (Vince, 08:16)

• Epstein Context: Vince details Bill Clinton’s numerous documented connections to Epstein, including trips and photographs.
• Congressional Response: House Oversight Chair James Comer announces plans to hold both Clintons in contempt.

  “We will move next week in the House Oversight Committee markup to hold former President Clinton in contempt of Congress.” (James Comer, 16:37)

• Vince's Take: Vince sarcastically muses how the Clintons might “thrive in prison,” and urges prosecutors to seize the moment for accountability.

  “Let's do it. Let's demonstrate that nobody is above the law. Because either they are hoping to become some sort of political martyrs, perhaps as a pretext for Hillary Clinton to have her rebirth as a Democratic presidential candidate, or they're thinking, nah, there's no way they're ever gonna come after us. We're too big. There's no way.” (Vince, 15:15)

2. Comparison of Accountability: Democrats vs. Republicans

Timestamps: 17:30–21:00

• Vince contrasts consequences faced by Democratic vs. Republican officials for contempt of Congress.
  • Eric Holder (Obama’s AG): Held in contempt but faced zero repercussions.
  • Peter Navarro/Steve Bannon: Both Trump allies received four-month prison sentences from the J6 Committee, which Vince derides as a “fake” investigation.
• Point on Deterrence: Vince argues prosecution isn’t just about payback but about reinforcing norms and deterring elite misconduct.

  “The only way you get your country back is if you impose consequences on the people who are deteriorating it.” (20:14)

3. Leftist Outrage: ICE-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis

Timestamps: 22:20–32:50

• Incident Details: Renee Goode, an activist, died after driving her car into an ICE agent during an operation in Minneapolis.
• Public and Political Reaction: Left-wing activists and some Democrats (notably Rep. Ro Khanna) call for the ICE agent’s prosecution.

  “I've called for the arrest and prosecution of that ICE agent. ICE has gone rogue.” (Rep. Ro Khanna, 29:27)

• Vince’s Perspective: He argues Goode’s actions led to her own death, emphasizing the danger of obstructing law enforcement.

  “Every single one of those decisions leads to your death. I'm sorry to tell you. That's how that happened. ... Follow the law, don't obstruct law enforcement. That's how you survive.” (Vince, 23:50-24:16)

  • Trump’s Empathy: Vince plays a clip where President Trump expresses sympathy for Goode’s family but firmly insists Goode’s decisions brought tragic results.

    “I would bet you that she, under normal circumstances, was a very solid, wonderful person. But, you know, her actions were pretty tough… But the Bottom line is…we have hundreds of thousands of murderers in our countries, killers. ICE is trying to get them out.” (President Trump, 26:55)

4. Escalating Threats Against ICE and Law Enforcement

Timestamps: 30:02–32:14

• Violence & Threats: ICE agents face dramatically increased assaults and death threats.

  “ICE agents have faced an 1800% increase in assaults. 8000% increase in death threats. … The masks are designed to protect their identities because the left is looking to destroy the lives of these ICE officers and their families.” (Vince, 30:02)

• ICE Agent's Status: The involved ICE officer is now in hiding, with personal information leaked and subject to public threats.

  "There are wanted posters with his picture, his license plate number. They're out for blood." (Vince & Tom Holman, 32:03)

5. “White Libs” and Manufactured Hysteria

Timestamps: 35:00–39:30

• Vince mocks posts from white liberal parents in Minneapolis who claim to be “traumatizing” their children with drills in case ICE agents come to their door.

  “They're conditioning their children to hate law enforcement. … This is grooming your child into disorder.” (Vince, 36:00)

• He questions the veracity of some anecdotes and criticizes the left for focusing on manufactured fears instead of real community issues.

6. DOJ Resignations: Reality and Media Spin

Timestamps: 40:00–56:00

• Resignations in Minnesota: Six federal prosecutors, including fraud investigator Joseph Thompson, step down over a push to investigate Renee Goode’s widow and not the ICE officer.

  • Vince questions their motives and welcomes the “purge” of officials opposed to prosecuting left-wing activists.
  • Political Hypocrisy: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was calling for Thompson to be fired last week but now praises him as a principled public servant after his resignation. Vince calls this duplicitous.

    “Tim Walls last week was calling for this guy to resign. ... And then the second he resigns...Tim Walls is now lamenting that the man he just called to be fired has left and called him a principled public servant. Do the math on that one for me, will you?” (Vince, 50:23)

• Civil Rights Division Chaos: Reports claim mass resignations among civil rights lawyers upset that their section head, Harmeet Dhillon, wouldn’t investigate the ICE officer. Dhillon denies the reports, noting that retirement notices predated the incident and that some reported as “resigned” are still on the job.

  “No division employee quit. Three people applied for early retirement the day before the shooting…” (Harmeet Dhillon, 54:12)

• Vince’s Conclusion: If people are leaving the DOJ because they object to law and order, “good riddance.”

7. Memorable Moment: Trump’s “Unambiguous Response”

Timestamps: 56:30–End

• Trump’s “F U” Viral Video: At a Ford plant, a protester calls Trump a “pedophile protector”; Trump points and mouths “F— you” twice, then gives the finger.
  • White House response: “A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage. And the president gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.” (White House Communications Director Stephen Cheung, 58:30)
  • Vince’s take: “President Trump is famous for those. ... Is it not presidential if the president does it?”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Clintons' Stonewall

  "Bill Clinton gave Congress the double-barrel middle finger and said, 'To hell with your hearing, I'm not showing up.' ... They are daring the Congress to make a criminal referral. ... Let's do it." (Vince, 08:17, 15:15)

• On Equitable Law Enforcement

  “The only way we get our country back is if you impose consequences on the people who are deteriorating it.” (Vince, 20:14)

• On Trump’s Reaction to Criticism

  “He looked at the guy and he gave him an old-fashioned American FU… then pops his middle finger into the air. ... Maybe it is presidential.” (Vince, 57:31)

Important Timestamps

• Clinton defiance, Epstein context: 05:33–13:00
• Congressional response, James Comer statement: 16:28–16:41
• Comparison of Eric Holder/Navarro/Bannon: 17:30–20:30
• Renee Goode/ICE incident: 22:20–27:40
• Trump’s discussion on Renee Goode: 26:45–27:40
• Ro Khanna’s statement about ICE officer: 29:27–30:02
• Threats against ICE, Tom Holman: 31:18–32:14
• “White libs” Reddit hysteria: 35:00–39:30
• Joe Thompson, DOJ resignations & Tim Walz hypocrisy: 40:00–51:00
• Civil Rights Division “resignations” rebutted: 53:10–55:30
• Trump’s viral video moment: 56:30–End

Final Thoughts

Vince Coglianese delivers a clear-as-day call for consequences and accountability at the highest levels of American politics. With copious examples, biting asides, and a sprinkling of dark humor, this episode covers the Clinton/Epstein developments, ICE’s embattled status in America, the left’s outraged response to law enforcement, and media manipulation of DOJ infighting. The central theme is unmistakable: deterrence, consequences, and restoring order are necessary to "get the country back," and no figure—no matter how powerful—should be above the law. Vince’s tone is unapologetic, skeptical of media spin, and colored by his trademark sarcasm and populist, conservative outrage.