Clintons Testify on Epstein Ties: Key Details from Released Depositions
Video recordings of depositions featuring former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding their connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the House Oversight Committee. The depositions, part of a broader investigation into Epstein’s crimes, reveal the Clintons’ accounts of their interactions with Epstein and their knowledge of his activities.
Key Testimony Points
Both Bill and Hillary Clinton maintained they were unaware of Epstein’s criminal behavior. Hillary Clinton testified on February 26th, and Bill Clinton on February 27th, 2026, with each deposition lasting over four hours [CBS News]. The depositions took place in Chappaqua, New York.
Bill Clinton’s Testimony
Bill Clinton acknowledged meeting Epstein in 2002 while undertaking charitable perform and traveling on Epstein’s private jet. He stated their interactions ceased the following year. Clinton asserted he observed nothing during his limited contact with Epstein that suggested criminal activity [ABC News]. He also addressed photos of himself shaking hands with Epstein at a White House Historical Association fundraiser in 1993, stating he did not recall the encounter.
Clinton criticized the committee for questioning his wife, stating, “I do believe you should be talking to me. I think you should have called me. I did seize those plane trips with him, and you have a right to inquire those questions.” [CBS News]
He also discussed a conversation with former President Donald Trump regarding Epstein, stating Trump told him of a falling out with Epstein over a real estate deal and did not indicate any inappropriate involvement. Clinton affirmed he had “no information” that Trump did anything wrong [ABC News].
Hillary Clinton’s Testimony
Hillary Clinton stated she had no knowledge of Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal activities and did not recall meeting Epstein [Fox 5 DC]. Her deposition was briefly paused after a photo of the closed-door proceeding was leaked by Representative Lauren Boebert to a conservative influencer [Fox 5 DC].
Investigation Context
The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, has been conducting a lengthy investigation into Epstein and his associates. The release of the Clinton depositions is part of this effort to determine the extent of knowledge surrounding Epstein’s crimes [CBS News].
Where to Watch the Depositions
The full transcripts of the depositions have not yet been released.