Hillary Clinton denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes and any memory of meeting him
The deposition lasted over six hours and was described as 'long and repetitive' by Clinton
Democrats criticized the proceedings as a 'clown show,' while Republicans expressed dissatisfaction with answers
Clinton referred many questions to her husband Bill, who testifies tomorrow
An incident occurred when Rep. Lauren Boebert took a photo of Clinton, violating committee rules
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified for over six hours before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York on February 26, 2026, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes or any recollection of meeting the late sex offender during a closed-door deposition as part of an investigation into potential ties between the Clintons and Epstein. Clinton maintained that she had no information about Epstein's or Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal activities, stating she never met Epstein, never flew on his plane, and never visited his various properties including his island, homes, or offices. The former secretary of state described the questioning as 'long and repetitive' and mentioned that toward the end of the session, committee members asked about unrelated topics such as UFOs and the debunked Pizzagate conspiracy theory. Democrats on the committee sharply criticized the proceedings, with Rep. Yassamin Ansari calling it an 'incredibly unserious clown show,' while Republican Chair James Comer expressed dissatisfaction with the answers, noting Clinton frequently responded with 'I don't know. You'll have to ask my husband.' The deposition follows months of negotiations, with the Clintons initially resisting the subpoena before agreeing to closed-door testimony, which will continue with former President Bill Clinton's appearance on the following day.
🏷️ Themes
Political Investigations, Epstein Connections, Congressional Partisanship, Legal Proceedings
Standing committee of the United States House of Representatives
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the main investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives. The committee's broad jurisdiction and legislative authority make it one of the most influential and powerful panels in the House. Its chair is one of only three in the...
Ghislaine Noelle Marion Maxwell (born 25 December 1961) is a British former socialite. In 2021, she was found guilty of child sex trafficking and other offences in connection with the deceased American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In 2022, she was sentenced to 20 years of im...
The deposition of Hillary Clinton is a significant event in the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, as it provides a direct opportunity for lawmakers to question her about potential knowledge of his activities and her associations with him. This could potentially reveal new information or corroborate existing allegations.
Context & Background
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who ran a high-profile sex trafficking ring.
Hillary Clinton's ties to Epstein have been a subject of scrutiny for years, including her attendance at some of his events.
The House Oversight Committee is conducting a broader investigation into Epstein's network and the individuals who may have facilitated his crimes.
What Happens Next
The House Oversight Committee is scheduled to depose former President Bill Clinton the following day, continuing their investigation into the Clintons' connections to Epstein. The committee also plans to interview other individuals associated with Epstein, including his accountant and lawyer.
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What happened during Hillary Clinton's closed-door deposition on Jeffrey Epstein Feb 26, 2026 6:55 PM EST By — Ali Rogin Ali Rogin By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Transcript Audio Hillary Clinton testified to lawmakers that she had no knowledge of crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. During a closed-door session, Clinton said she also did not recall ever meeting Epstein. It was the first of two days of closed-door depositions from the House Oversight Committee. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports. Read the Full Transcript Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Geoff Bennett: Welcome to the "News Hour." Members of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee questioned Hillary Clinton for more than six hours today as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former secretary of state told lawmakers she had no information on Epstein's criminal activities. Amna Nawaz: During a closed-door session, Clinton said she also did not recall ever meeting Mr. Epstein and never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes or offices. Today's meeting was the first of two days of closed-door depositions for the House Oversight Committee of both Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton. Rep. James Comer (R-KY): There were a lot of questions that we asked that we weren't satisfied with the answers that we got, but we will continue to move forward. Amna Nawaz: Democrats on the committee argued their Republican colleagues did not take the deposition seriously. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ): Today, we are sitting through an incredibly unserious clown show of a deposition where members of Congress in the Republican Party are more concerned about getting their photo-up of Secretary Clinton than actually getting to the truth and holdin...
