During her February 26, 2026, deposition before the House Oversight Committee, Hillary Clinton addressed long-standing questions regarding her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein. Her testimony centered on a firm denial of any personal or professional relationship with the late financier.
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- Zero Personal Contact: Clinton stated under oath that she never met Epstein, never visited his properties (including his private island), and never traveled on his private aircraft.
- Ignorance of Crimes: She maintained she had no knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking operations until they were reported by the media, describing the details of his crimes as “horrifying.”
- The Maxwell Connection: She clarified her relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell as “purely coincidental and casual,” noting they occasionally crossed paths at Clinton Global Initiative events.
Addressing Bill Clinton’s Involvement
Hillary Clinton worked to distance her own record from that of her husband. While acknowledging that former President Bill Clinton had documented interactions with Epstein for foundation work in the early 2000s, she emphasized:
- Severed Ties: Bill Clinton’s association with Epstein ended years before Epstein’s initial 2008 conviction.
- Lack of Personal Involvement: She was not a participant in the flights or meetings involving her husband and Epstein.
Political Pushback
Clinton framed the inquiry as a partisan distraction. She pointed to Donald Trump’s extensive mentions in Epstein-related documents, suggesting the committee’s focus was politically lopsided and designed to divert attention from other high-profile associates.
