In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a US House committee has publicly released video recordings of sworn testimonies from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The depositions, conducted over two days last week in Chappaqua, New York, reveal the Clintons' efforts to distance themselves from Epstein, who was convicted of sex offenses involving minors.
Key Details of the Testimonies
The videos, spanning several hours, capture the Clintons answering detailed questions from lawmakers about their associations with Epstein. Bill Clinton testified on February 27, 2026, while Hillary Clinton testified the previous day, February 26. Both appearances were part of a broader House oversight investigation seeking accountability for individuals who may have been aware of or ignored Epstein's criminal activities.
Bill Clinton's Statements
During his testimony, the former Democratic president stated that he ended his relationship with Epstein years before the financier's 2008 guilty plea for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. Clinton recalled first meeting Epstein in 2002, when he flew on Epstein's private jet for humanitarian work, and claimed they parted ways in 2003.
"There's nothing that I saw when I was around him that made me realize he was trafficking women," Bill Clinton told the committee. He acknowledged that Epstein visited the White House multiple times during his presidency and that photos exist of them shaking hands, but he said he did not remember those specific interactions.
Hillary Clinton's Testimony
Hillary Clinton, in her deposition, went further by stating that she never even recalled meeting Jeffrey Epstein. Despite this, she faced extensive questioning under oath, as lawmakers probed for any potential knowledge or oversight regarding Epstein's abuse of underage girls.
Context and Implications
The release of these videos comes amid heightened public and political scrutiny of Epstein's network. The House committee's investigation aims to uncover any complicity or negligence among high-profile figures connected to Epstein. The Clintons' testimonies highlight the challenges in establishing direct awareness of Epstein's crimes, even as they faced rigorous interrogation.
This development follows previous leaks and reports, such as a photo that sparked questions, and touches on broader topics discussed during the hearings, including unrelated subjects like UFOs. The committee's work continues to focus on ensuring accountability and transparency in the Epstein case, which has drawn widespread attention due to its connections to powerful individuals.
