Bill Clinton Deposition on Epstein Investigation
Former President Bill Clinton addressed the House Oversight Committee during his deposition in Chappaqua, New York, asserting he had “no knowledge” of Jeffrey Epstein’s illegal activities.
Clinton is anticipated to respond to questions throughout the day regarding his connections to Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently under investigation in a bipartisan inquiry into Epstein’s actions as a financier and sex trafficker.
“Here’s what I want to make clear: I was unaware of the crimes Epstein was involved in. Regardless of how many photos you might present, it ultimately comes down to two key things for me—what I witnessed and what I did not witness,” Clinton commented in his prepared statements.
He added, “I understand what’s happened, and more critically, I understand what hasn’t. I didn’t observe anything wrong, nor did I partake in anything wrong.”
Clinton also cautioned lawmakers, stating, “You might hear me say I don’t remember often,” explaining that he wouldn’t engage in speculation when asked about certain events. “It’s been quite a while. I’ve promised not to guess or assume. This isn’t just for my sake; it doesn’t aid in the investigation 24 years later,” he stated.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer expressed that he had numerous questions ready for Clinton in light of the deposition.
When asked about his areas of inquiry, Comer noted, “We’ve seen many photos released, not only by Epstein’s estate but also by the Department of Justice. There’s a plethora of email exchanges involving President Clinton.” He remarked, “It’s important to note that Jeffrey Epstein was in the White House 17 times during Clinton’s presidency, and Clinton was on Epstein’s plane at least 27 times. These are critical issues we’re exploring.”
Comer further indicated that these questions would delve into the nature of the relationship between Epstein, Clinton, and Maxwell, who is serving time in Texas for sex trafficking offenses.
He mentioned that his list of questions for Clinton had “expanded” after Hillary Clinton’s prior testimony before the committee.
Comer noted, “Mrs. Clinton deferred many inquiries to her husband,” highlighting numerous instances where she urged lawmakers to ask Bill Clinton instead.
He emphasized that delays in this process were related to the Clintons’ nonprofit initiatives.
Bill Clinton’s deposition commenced just after 11 a.m. on Friday, according to individuals familiar with the arrangements. Comer anticipated that Clinton’s session would be “much longer” than Hillary’s, which lasted about six hours, including a brief lunch.
Although neither of the Clintons has faced charges related to Epstein’s crimes, Clinton’s name appears multiple times in documents issued by the Justice Department and the House Oversight Committee regarding the investigation.
As with his wife’s testimony, Clinton’s session will take place behind closed doors and under oath. The discussion will be transcribed, and the video is expected to be made available roughly a week after its conclusion.
