Bill Clinton Denies Knowledge of Epstein Sex Crimes in Sworn Congressional Testimony
Former President Bill Clinton told congressional investigators under oath that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation and never engaged in sexual contact with young women connected to the disgraced financier, according to sworn testimony released Monday by a House committee.
The deposition, conducted behind closed doors by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, is part of a broader investigation into Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for sex trafficking. Clinton’s testimony lasted more than four hours and took place at his residence in Chappaqua, New York. Video of the deposition was released publicly by the committee.
“There’s nothing that I saw when I was around him that made me realize he was trafficking women,” Clinton said during questioning.
Clinton Denies Sexual Contact With Women Linked to Epstein
During the deposition, lawmakers asked Clinton directly whether he had ever engaged in sexual contact with women or girls introduced to him by Epstein or Maxwell. Clinton answered unequivocally.
“No.”
The former president acknowledged that he had flown multiple times on Epstein’s private jet in the early 2000s, explaining that the trips were connected to humanitarian and charitable work linked to the Clinton Foundation. However, Clinton reiterated that he ended his relationship with Epstein before the financier’s criminal conduct became widely known. Epstein was convicted in Florida in 2008 of soliciting sex from minors and later faced federal sex trafficking charges in New York before his death in 2019.
Clinton Addresses Donald Trump’s Past Relationship With Epstein
Clinton’s testimony also touched on President Donald Trump, who was once socially connected to Epstein in the early 2000s. According to Clinton, Trump never said anything to him that suggested inappropriate behavior.
“The president never said anything to me to make me think he was involved in anything improper with regard to Epstein either,” Clinton testified.
Clinton recalled a conversation with Trump during a golf outing roughly two decades ago in which Trump described a falling out with Epstein over a real estate dispute. Trump has previously offered several explanations for the end of his relationship with Epstein.
Hillary Clinton Testifies Separately
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also testified before the House committee and said she had no personal relationship with Epstein. At one point during her deposition, tensions escalated when a Republican lawmaker allegedly violated committee rules by publicly releasing a photograph taken during the proceedings.
“I’m done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done,” Hillary Clinton said during the exchange.
She also urged investigators to question Trump about his past relationship with Epstein.
Epstein Investigation Continues
Both Bill Clinton and Donald Trump appear in documents connected to Epstein’s social network, often referred to as the “Epstein files.” However, neither man has been formally accused of wrongdoing. Clinton has long acknowledged that he had multiple interactions with Epstein but maintains that he never visited Epstein’s private Caribbean island, where prosecutors say many of the trafficking crimes occurred.
Epstein died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges that could have resulted in a life sentence. Authorities ruled his death a suicide, though the case continues to fuel widespread speculation and conspiracy theories.
Political Battle Over the Investigation
The House Oversight probe itself has become politically contentious. Republicans argue the investigation is necessary to fully expose Epstein’s network of powerful associates and determine whether others facilitated his crimes. Democrats counter that the inquiry is being weaponized to target political rivals rather than pursue legitimate oversight.
The Clintons initially resisted subpoenas requiring their testimony but agreed to participate after lawmakers warned they could face contempt of Congress. With the release of the deposition videos, investigators say additional witnesses may still be called as Congress continues to examine Epstein’s connections to political and financial elites.
