Hillary Clinton Testifies 'Had No Idea' In Closed-Door Epstein Deposition
Hillary Clinton testified more than six hours on Feb. 26, denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes, and urged the committee to question Donald Trump under oath; Bill Clinton is set to testify Feb. 27.
Overview
Hillary Clinton testified for more than six hours in a closed-door House Oversight Committee deposition on Feb. 26 and said she 'had no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
The Republican-led committee subpoenaed Hillary and Bill Clinton in its investigation of Epstein, prompting the couple to reverse earlier refusals and schedule Bill Clinton to testify on Feb. 27.
A photo taken inside the deposition by Rep. Lauren Boebert briefly halted proceedings, Democrats demanded the transcript and video within 24 hours, and Clinton criticized repetitive and off-topic questioning while praising some of Chairman James Comer's inquiries.
Chairman James Comer said Clinton 'answered most of our questions' but that some answers left members unsatisfied, and he said Bill Clinton's deposition on Feb. 27 is expected to be 'even longer.'
Clinton urged the committee to summon President Donald Trump for questioning under oath over his repeated appearances in the Epstein files, and Democrats said they will press for release of remaining files and transcripts as the probe continues.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the depositions as a politically motivated Republican inquiry rather than a substantive criminal probe, emphasizing Clinton denials and noting there are no allegations against them. They foreground Democratic critiques and calls to question Trump, use selective descriptors (e.g., 'disgraced financier') and prioritize context that weakens insinuations.
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FAQ
Hillary Clinton stated she never met Jeffrey Epstein, had no connection or communication with him, and answered all questions fully based on her knowledge.
The deposition was briefly delayed due to a leaked photo, requiring assurances that no rules would be broken before resuming.
Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on February 27, 2026, regarding connections to Epstein.
Hillary Clinton criticized the deposition as repetitive, wished it had been public, and noted Republicans did not ask questions about Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell to others.
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