Clintons Testify in Epstein Investigation

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have testified before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the network of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. The depositions, conducted last week, came after the Clintons initially resisted a subpoena but ultimately agreed to appear following a threat of contempt of Congress charges.

Denials of Wrongdoing

Both Bill and Hillary Clinton denied any prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes before his 2008 guilty plea to state charges in Florida for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. Bill Clinton stated, “I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong,” in an opening statement. He maintained that his previous interactions with Epstein were related to his humanitarian work through the Clinton Foundation and occurred before the 2008 conviction.

Hillary Clinton testified that she had never met Epstein, reiterating that she had no prior relationship with him. She acknowledged knowing Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate, but described her as a casual acquaintance.

Political Implications

The Clintons’ testimony has sparked debate, with Democrats on the committee suggesting it sets a precedent for requiring President Trump to answer questions from lawmakers regarding his own connections to Epstein. Like the Clintons, President Trump also appears in Epstein-related files and denies knowledge of the crimes. Democrats have raised concerns about missing files related to President Trump within the public record. NPR reported on these concerns.

Initial Resistance and Agreement to Testify

The Clintons initially fought the subpoenas issued by the panel, but Bill Clinton stated he agreed to testify due to the fact that “America was built on the idea that no person is above the law, even presidents – especially presidents.” PBS reported on this sentiment.

Videos of the depositions were released on Monday, March 2, 2026. WRAL reported the release of the videos.