Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered forceful closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee, firmly denying any connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and accusing Republican lawmakers of politicizing the investigation to protect President Donald Trump.
Her appearance came after months of partisan dispute over access to Epstein-related documents and testimony from high-profile individuals allegedly connected to the late financier’s network. The congressional inquiry has intensified following the release of millions of pages of case documents by the US Department of Justice.
Clinton Denies Any Links to Jeffrey Epstein
During her deposition in Chappaqua, New York, Hillary Clinton reiterated that she had never met Jeffrey Epstein and had no knowledge of his criminal activities. She stated that she had previously submitted a sworn declaration to congress asserting that she possessed no relevant information regarding Epstein or his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
“The Committee’s presumption that I have information about the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s illegal acts served as justification for its subpoena to me. I’ll try to be as explicit as possible. I don’t,” she said.
Clinton further stated that she did not recall ever meeting Epstein, never visited his properties or private island, and never flew on his aircraft. “I don’t have anything more to say,” she added.
| Issue | Hillary Clinton’s Statement |
|---|---|
| Meeting Jeffrey Epstein | Denied ever meeting him |
| Visiting Epstein’s Properties | Denied visiting residences, businesses, or island |
| Flying on Epstein’s Plane | Denied any travel on his aircraft |
| Knowledge of Crimes | Stated she had no relevant information |
Accusations of Political Motives
Clinton sharply criticized the Republican majority on the committee, arguing that the investigation was being used as a political tool. She alleged that the focus on her testimony was intended to divert attention from President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Epstein and from systemic failures that allowed the financier to avoid harsher punishment in 2008.
“This institutional failure is designed to protect one political party and one public official, rather than to seek truth and justice for the victims and survivors,” Clinton said. Expressing sympathy for survivors of abuse, she added, “I’m really sorry for the survivors. And on their behalf, I am enraged.”
Call for Broader Testimony, Including Trump
Hillary Clinton urged Congress to pursue what she described as a genuine, transparent investigation. She called on lawmakers to subpoena President Donald Trump and other senior officials to testify under oath regarding their connections to Epstein.
She also named Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, questioning why the administration was, in her words, “abandoning survivors and playing into the hands of traffickers.”
“Subpoena anyone who asked on which night there would be the ‘wildest party’ on Epstein’s island,” she said, suggesting investigators should follow all leads regardless of political affiliation.
Republican Response: No Allegations Against the Clintons
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer rejected claims that the probe was politically biased. He stated that Democrats had also supported calling the Clintons to testify and emphasized that the committee was not accusing Hillary Clinton or former president Bill Clinton of wrongdoing.
“No one is accusing the Clintons of any wrongdoing at this moment,” Comer said prior to the meeting. He explained that investigators were seeking clarity on Clinton’s potential interactions with Epstein, any connections to charitable initiatives associated with the Clintons, and possible links involving Ghislaine Maxwell.
| Committee Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Allegations Against Clintons | No formal accusations at this stage |
| Focus of Inquiry | Interactions with Epstein, links to charities, Maxwell connections |
| Bipartisan Support | Democrats also supported testimony requests |
Context: Ongoing Epstein Investigation
The congressional hearings are part of a broader investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to influential business and political figures. Epstein was arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges in 2019 but died by suicide in a New York jail while awaiting trial.
His associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was later convicted of assisting in the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors. The release of extensive case files by the Justice Department has renewed scrutiny of prominent individuals who may have had past associations with Epstein.
Political and Legal Implications
Hillary Clinton’s testimony underscores the deeply polarized nature of the Epstein investigation. While she maintains she has no involvement or knowledge of the crimes, her allegations that the probe serves partisan objectives have added another layer of political tension.
As congressional hearings continue and additional testimonies are expected—including from former President Bill Clinton—the investigation remains a flashpoint in US Politics, blending legal accountability, survivor advocacy, and partisan conflict.
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