Nationwide — Hillary Clinton told Congress she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal activities and denied ever meeting Epstein. She also defended her husband, Bill Clinton, saying he was unaware of Epstein’s crimes.
Hillary gave a six-hour closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, as part of a two-day process that will include Bill Clinton. According to the Associated Press, she answered every question from the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.
“I had no idea about their criminal activities,” Hillary said in her opening statement. She confirmed she had seen Epstein only in passing and only knew Maxwell as an acquaintance at events hosted by the Clinton Foundation. Maxwell had also attended the 2010 wedding of their daughter, Chelsea, but Hillary said Maxwell came as a guest of someone else.
The deposition comes after months of pressure from Republicans, led by Rep. James Comer, who threatened criminal contempt if the Clintons did not testify. Hillary also criticized the investigation as one-sided, saying it unfairly targeted her and her husband while ignoring similar questions for Trump and other Republicans.
Republicans are focusing on Bill Clinton, highlighting photos of him with Epstein and other women, though he has not been accused of wrongdoing. Hillary pointed to her work as secretary of state combating sex trafficking as another reason for her testimony and stressed the need to help survivors worldwide.
The deposition faced interruptions, including a rule breach when Rep. Lauren Boebert sent a private photo of Hillary to a conservative influencer. Democrats called for a full public record, pushing for the video and transcript to be released quickly. Lawmakers from both parties continue to pressure for transparency on Epstein’s connections to powerful figures.
Hillary emphasized that she and Bill had no involvement in Epstein’s crimes and condemned the abuse victims suffered. She also highlighted the need for a fair investigation and accountability across the board, saying the public deserves a clear record of the proceedings.