Former President Bill Clinton is testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Ahead of the closed-door deposition, Clinton released his opening statement publicly, firmly denying any wrongdoing. He stated that he had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal behavior and emphasized that decades-old photographs do not change what he knows to be true about his own actions. Clinton said he never witnessed misconduct and did nothing improper.
In his prepared remarks, he also reflected on his personal background, noting that he grew up in a household affected by domestic abuse. He said that had he known about Epstein’s crimes, he would not only have avoided any association but would have reported him and pushed for accountability rather than leniency.
Clinton began his statement by underscoring the principle that no individual is above the law, including presidents a line many observers viewed as a pointed reminder of the standard that should apply equally to everyone. That principle remains central to any serious investigation, regardless of political party.
He also addressed the decision to subpoena former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, defending her and stating she had no involvement with Epstein. According to his statement, she neither traveled with Epstein nor visited his properties and has no recollection of meeting him. Clinton characterized her subpoena as unnecessary and unjustified.
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 and led the call for justice for his crimes, not sweetheart deals. pic.twitter.com/0rX8cat5Pu
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) February 27, 2026
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has clarified that the Clintons are not accused of criminal wrongdoing but are being questioned about Epstein’s connections to the Clinton Foundation. Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna told reporters outside the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center that Clinton has been cooperative and transparent in his testimony so far.
The proceedings are being conducted privately, though committee members have indicated that video recordings will be released publicly once available.
At a time when public trust depends on consistency and fairness, investigations must apply the same standards to everyone connected to Epstein not selectively. Transparency and equal accountability are what the American people deserve.
