Clinton Testimony on Epstein Released by House Panel

Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by a House committee investigating Epstein’s crimes. The release follows closed-door depositions held in Chappaqua, New York, last week, with Hillary Clinton testifying on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Clinton’s Previous Connections to Epstein

Bill Clinton has acknowledged traveling on Epstein’s private jet at least 16 times in the early 2000s for Clinton Foundation travel, prior to the criminal charges against Epstein . He has maintained that he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities at the time. Hillary Clinton stated she does not recall ever meeting Epstein but acknowledged Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, as an “acquaintance” .

Statements Following Testimony

Following his testimony, Bill Clinton released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) stating that while his acquaintance with Epstein ended years before the crimes came to light, he offered any information he had in the hopes of preventing similar incidents in the future. He also expressed hope that the release of the video would encourage others to arrive forward with information and that the Justice Department would release all remaining files related to the case .

Length of Depositions

The deposition of Bill Clinton lasted 4 hours and 33 minutes, while Hillary Clinton’s testimony spanned 4 hours and 35 minutes . Transcripts of the interviews are expected to be released at a later date, pending review by multiple parties, including the Clintons.

Ongoing Investigation

The House Oversight Committee, led by Republican Chairman James Comer, has been conducting a lengthy investigation into Epstein and his associates. The depositions of the Clintons are part of this broader effort to uncover information about Epstein’s network and potential wrongdoing .

No Wrongdoing Alleged

Neither Bill Clinton nor Hillary Clinton has been charged with any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein’s crimes .