February 27, 2026

Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are set to interrogate former President Bill Clinton today about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, following a lengthy deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton just yesterday.
The focus of the inquiry revolves around the Clintons' connections with Epstein, a convicted sex offender, and Ghislaine Maxwell, his known associate. Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) emphasized the investigation's intent to scrutinize emails involving Epstein and Maxwell with the Clinton Global Initiative and the Clinton Foundation, along with photos of Bill Clinton with unidentified women.
Comer, supported by several Republican representatives, stated, “No one's accusing anyone of any wrongdoing, but I think the American people have a lot of questions, and our House Oversight Committee is committed to getting answers.” He also noted that Hillary Clinton deferred some questions to her husband during her own testimony.
Bill Clinton has denied close ties with Epstein, noting that he ceased communication with him well before Epstein's 2019 arrest on sex trafficking charges. According to his spokesman Angel Ureña, Clinton only traveled on Epstein’s plane four times, always with Secret Service in tow.
During her deposition, Hillary Clinton denied ever meeting Epstein and claimed ignorance of his and Maxwell’s criminal activities. She expressed her belief that most people who had contact with Epstein were unaware of his criminal behavior.
Republicans expressed skepticism at yesterday's press conference, with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) describing Hillary Clinton's testimony as "unhinged," a characterization disputed by Democrats.
Democratic representatives, led by Rep. Robert Garcia of California, criticized the Republican approach to Hillary Clinton's questioning and called for similar scrutiny of former President Donald Trump, citing his previous connections with Epstein.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), instrumental in the release of the Epstein files, argued that Bill Clinton's willingness to testify should set a new standard for congressional oversight, which he dubbed the "Clinton rule." This rule implies that presidents and their families must comply with congressional subpoenas, a standard Khanna suggests should also apply to Donald Trump.
As the committee proceeds with its high-profile deposition, the nation watches closely, eager for answers to lingering questions about the extent of the Clintons' interactions with Epstein and Maxwell.