CHAPPAQUA (Feb 27, 2026) — Former President Bill Clinton testified before a House Oversight Committee panel on Friday, forcefully denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes and defending his wife, Hillary Clinton, against what he termed “partisan spectacle.”
Key Testimony Highlights
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Strong Denial: Clinton asserted he had “no inkling” of Epstein’s activities during their brief acquaintance. He noted that as someone who grew up in a home with domestic abuse, he would have “turned him in” personally had he known.
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Defense of Hillary Clinton: He slammed the committee for subpoenaing the former Secretary of State, stating she had “nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein” and no memory of ever meeting him.
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“I Saw Nothing”: Addressing 20-year-old photos of himself with Epstein, Clinton stated: “I know what I saw, and more importantly, what I didn’t see… I did nothing wrong.”
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Memory and Hindsight: Clinton warned lawmakers he would often say “I don’t recall,” explaining he would not speculate or play “detective” regarding events from 24 years ago.
Context of the Hearing
The deposition took place at the Clintons’ home in Chappaqua, New York, following Hillary Clinton’s testimony the previous day.
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Timeline: Clinton emphasized that by the time Epstein’s crimes came to light with his 2008 guilty plea, he had long since stopped associating with him.
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Call for Truth: He urged the committee to prioritize “truth and justice” over “the partisan urge to score points,” while acknowledging the victims’ need for healing.
The former President concluded his opening statement by inviting the committee to begin their questioning, stating he was ready to address all inquiries “to the best of his abilities.”
