Trending Now - High-profile Figures Face Scrutiny Over Epstein Connections
WHO:
Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State
Bill Clinton, former President
James Comer, Republican Chairman of the House Oversight Committee
Lauren Boebert, Republican Representative from Colorado
Donald Trump, President
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice
Kathy Ruemmler, former White House counsel to President Barack Obama
Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder
Lesley Groff, former executive assistant to Epstein
Sarah Kellen, former Epstein employee
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management
Doug Band, personal aide to Bill Clinton
Ted Waitt, former boyfriend of Ghislaine Maxwell
WHAT:
Hillary Clinton stormed out of her deposition during the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after a photo was leaked.
Clinton stated, "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," in response to the photo leak.
Bill Clinton testified that he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes and described his relationship with Epstein as "cordial."
Bill Clinton said, "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong," during his testimony.
The depositions lasted approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes for Hillary Clinton and 4 hours and 33 minutes for Bill Clinton.
The Clintons both denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.
The House Oversight Committee released video footage of the depositions on March 2, 2026.
Bill Clinton defended Trump, stating he "never said anything to make me think he was involved with anything improper with regard to Epstein."
The House Oversight Committee is investigating the federal government's handling of Epstein's case and the connections of high-profile individuals to Epstein.
WHERE:
The depositions took place at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center in Chappaqua, New York.
The House Oversight Committee is based in Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
Hillary Clinton's deposition occurred on February 26, 2026.
Bill Clinton's deposition took place on February 27, 2026.
The video of the depositions was released on March 2, 2026.
The House Oversight Committee's investigation into Epstein is ongoing.
WHY:
The depositions were part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, and his connections to powerful individuals.
The Clintons were compelled to testify after being threatened with contempt of Congress charges for failing to comply with subpoenas.
HOW:
The depositions were conducted behind closed doors, and video footage was later released to the public.
The House Oversight Committee utilized subpoenas to compel testimony from the Clintons.
In a significant development, Hillary Clinton abruptly left her deposition during the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after a photo was leaked, stating, "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done." Bill Clinton testified the following day, asserting he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes and described their relationship as "cordial," adding, "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong." The depositions, which lasted just over four and a half hours each, were conducted at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center in New York, and video footage was released to the public on March 2, 2026. During his testimony, Bill Clinton also defended Trump, saying he "never said anything to make me think he was involved with anything improper with regard to Epstein." The House Oversight Committee is continuing its investigation into Epstein's connections with high-profile individuals, having compelled the Clintons to testify under the threat of contempt of Congress charges.