Leon Black defied Congress. The House held him in contempt.
Leon Black defied two subpoenas in the Epstein inquiry.
He skipped a Sept. 3 deposition and refused to hand over nondisclosure agreements that Congress demanded.
Congress acted. The House held him in contempt of Congress. The Oversight panel vote was 41 to 0.
Black sued to block the subpoenas and asked to delay contempt while courts sort it out. He also paid Epstein more than $170 million for “tax and estate” advice. He walked out of a June interview with the committee.
No one is above a subpoena.
When a billionaire delays a lawful inquiry, survivors wait. The truth arrives late, if at all. If you are rich enough, you can delay while the country loses time and trust.
Leaders must finish the job every time, not just when cameras are on. Congress must push past delay tactics and enforce the rules on the wealthy the same way they are enforced on you.
You don’t have to switch teams to see this. If you want a House that treats billionaires like anyone else, vote to change who holds the gavel in 2026.
- Ask your House member if they support full enforcement of the contempt vote and continued subpoenas
- Share this with one friend who thinks the rich play by the same rules
- Plan your 2026 ballot to end Republican control of the House
- Check your voter registration at Vote.gov
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References
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoenas defiance – CNBC. Sep 16, 2026
House Oversight votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. Sep 15, 2026