Hillary Clinton Denies Epstein Ties in “Political Theater” Testimony
The deposition, mandated by a congressional subpoena, saw Clinton firmly distance herself from the late financier. In an opening statement later shared on social media, she emphasized her complete lack of knowledge regarding the criminal enterprise operated by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Key Highlights from Clinton’s Testimony
- Total Denial of Association: Clinton stated under oath, “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island home or offices.”
- Accusations of Deflection: She slammed the committee for engaging in “partisan fishing expeditions” designed to “distract attention from President Trump’s actions.”
- Call for Consistency: Clinton urged the panel to apply the same scrutiny to President Donald Trump, noting his name appears “tens of thousands of times” in the unsealed Epstein files.
“If this committee is serious about learning the truth… it would ask [the current president] directly under oath about the tens of thousands of times he shows up in the Epstein files,” Clinton stated.
Drama in Chappaqua: The Boebert-Johnson Photo Leak
The proceedings were briefly derailed when conservative influencer Benny Johnson posted unauthorized photos of Clinton during the deposition. Reports indicate the photos were allegedly shared with him by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), a member of the committee.
The security breach caused a temporary suspension of the hearing, though Boebert later tweeted that the deposition was proceeding and claimed “Benny did nothing wrong.”
The Epstein Files Transparency Act of 2025
This testimony is part of a massive ripple effect caused by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law in late 2025. The legislation has forced the release of over 3.5 million pages of investigative documents, leading to:
- Bipartisan Pressure: While Republicans led the push for the Clintons’ testimony, several Democrats also supported the motion to ensure full transparency.
- Continuing Depositions: Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to give his own filmed deposition on Friday, February 27, 2026, which Chairman James Comer predicts will be “even longer” than Hillary’s.