Clinton Testifies to House on Epstein Ties, Denies Wrongdoing
Former President Bill Clinton said he 'did nothing wrong' and had 'no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes during a closed-door deposition in Chappaqua.
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Overview
Bill Clinton sat for a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua and said, "I did nothing wrong" and he had "no idea" about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
The deposition came after subpoenas compelled both Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify and followed newly released Epstein-Clinton documents, with Hillary Clinton spending over six hours answering questions during her deposition.
House Oversight Chair James Comer praised Clinton's cooperation and said more witnesses will be called, while Rep. Robert Garcia said Comer's description of Clinton's remarks about President Trump was inaccurate.
Clinton, 79, said his acquaintance with Epstein ended years before Epstein's 2019 arrest and death and said he would not have flown on Epstein's plane if he had known about the crimes.
Comer signaled the committee will widen its probe and call additional witnesses, and Clinton urged the Justice Department to release remaining Epstein-related files.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources foregrounded Bill Clinton's categorical denials and personal background while portraying the committee as aggressive. They highlighted and repeated his "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong" line, described Epstein as the "notorious sex predator," and emphasized subpoenas and threatened contempt, while giving little space to victims' perspectives or detailed evidence.
FAQ
Bill Clinton stated he 'did nothing wrong' and had 'no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. He said his acquaintance with Epstein ended years before Epstein's 2019 arrest and death, and he would not have flown on Epstein's plane if he had known about the crimes.
