Clintons Testify in Epstein Investigation: Key Details

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton have recently testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding their connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door testimonies, conducted under subpoena, center on the committee’s investigation into Epstein’s alleged sexual assault and related criminal activities.

Hillary Clinton’s Testimony

Hillary Clinton testified on February 26, 2026, stating she had no relationship with Epstein or his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. According to her opening statement, she had “no idea about [Epstein and Maxwell’s] criminal activities” and does not recall ever encountering Epstein [Forbes]. Democratic lawmakers reported that Clinton was fully cooperative and answered questions during the seven-hour deposition [CBC].

During her testimony in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton too reportedly offered suggestions on how to conduct the investigation, though she did not detail those ideas [CBC].

The testimony was briefly paused after an influencer shared a photo from inside the deposition [Forbes].

Bill Clinton’s Testimony

Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify on February 27, 2026, following his wife’s appearance before the committee [USA Today]. The House Oversight Committee intends to question both Clintons regarding Epstein and Maxwell to ensure transparency and accountability [USA Today].

Background: Clinton’s Connections to Epstein

Documents related to Epstein have revealed Bill Clinton’s name in flight logs from 2002 and 2003, detailing travel with Epstein to various international destinations, including Thailand, Portugal, Ghana, Russia, and China [USA Today]. These trips occurred before Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea on prostitution charges. Clinton also appears in pictures and a handwritten note in a book assembled for Epstein’s 50th birthday [USA Today].

Ongoing Investigation

The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Epstein and Maxwell continues, with lawmakers seeking to deliver transparency and accountability for the victims [Politico]. The committee is also expected to question other individuals connected to Epstein as part of its broader probe [Politico].