Former President Bill Clinton testified in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities and network. This marked the first time a former U.S. president was compelled to testify before Congress under subpoena.
The session, held in Chappaqua, New York, near Clinton’s home, followed Hillary Clinton’s testimony the previous day. It focused on Clinton’s past associations with Epstein, including flights on his plane and social contacts during the early 2000s linked to the Clinton Global Initiative.
In his opening statement, Clinton firmly denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal behaviour, stating, “I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.” He emphasized having no awareness of Epstein’s sex trafficking or abuse of minors, adding that he regretted ever meeting him and would have reported any suspicions immediately—especially given his own background with domestic abuse.
Clinton also posted a statement on X, reiterating: “As someone who grew up in a home with domestic abuse, not only would I not have flown on his plane if I had any inkling of what he was doing—I would have turned him in myself.”
The deposition, expected to last hours, remained private, with transcripts and video slated for later release. No accusations of wrongdoing have been made against Clinton in relation to Epstein’s crimes. The hearing highlighted partisan tensions, with Republicans probing ties and Democrats viewing it partly as political precedent.
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