Former President Bill Clinton firmly denied any wrongdoing during a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Jeffrey Epstein ties, stating he “saw nothing” suspicious in his past association with the disgraced financier. This testimony, delivered on February 27, 2026, in Chappaqua, New York, comes amid a Republican-led probe into Epstein’s network, following Hillary Clinton’s own appearance the day before. Clinton’s emphatic defense reignites public scrutiny over high-profile connections to the convicted sex offender.
Deposition Highlights and Clinton’s Key Statements
In his opening remarks, Clinton asserted, “I had no idea of the crimes Epstein was committing. I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.” He emphasized that even in hindsight, nothing during his interactions raised alarms, and he severed ties long before Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea. Bound by oath, Clinton said he would not speculate on distant events, noting, “No matter how many photos you show me, I know what I saw, and more importantly, what I didn’t see.
Clinton also criticized the committee for subpoenaing his wife, Hillary, declaring she “had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. Nothing. She has no memory of even meeting him.” This personal aside underscored partisan tensions, as Democrats on the panel, like Rep. Robert Garcia, called for President Donald Trump to testify about his own Epstein links.
Background on Epstein Probe and Clinton Connections
The House Oversight Committee’s investigation examines government handling of Epstein’s case, including flights, photos, and White House visits during Clinton’s presidency. Flight logs show Clinton took at least 17 trips on Epstein’s jet between 2002 and 2003, often for Clinton Foundation work in places like Siberia, Morocco, and China, sometimes with celebrities like Kevin Spacey and Chris Tucker.
- Key trips included a 2002 flight from Siberia to a U.S. naval base in Japan without noted Secret Service agents.
- Epstein visited the White House 17 times under Clinton, per committee questions.
Clinton maintains these were humanitarian efforts and insists he would have reported Epstein if aware of underage trafficking allegations. No charges have been filed against him, and he has not been accused of misconduct.cbc+2
For detailed flight logs and historical context, see the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation page.
Political Backlash and Partisan Divide
Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, pursued the Clintons after initial subpoena refusals, threatening contempt votes before they agreed to testify. Comer described Clinton as cooperative during the session.
Democrats decried the probe as a “sideshow,” with Hillary Clinton accusing it of shielding Trump, who appears frequently in Epstein files. Her deposition included odd questions on UFOs, fueling claims of distraction tactics. Transcripts and videos will be released publicly soon, potentially intensifying debate.
Broader Implications for Epstein Scandal
Epstein’s 2019 death halted his trial, but ongoing scrutiny targets associates like Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in 2021. This congressional push revives questions about elite networks, with victims’ advocates demanding full transparency.
Clinton’s testimony closes a chapter for the Clintons but spotlights unresolved Epstein mysteries, including unprobed figures. As President Trump advances his agenda in 2026, such probes test Washington’s accountability standards.
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