Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and a woman are seen in this image from the estate of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY REDACTED AREAS FROM SOURCE. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY THIS PICTURE WAS PROCESSED BY REUTERS TO ENHANCE QUALITY. AN UNPROCESSED VERSION HAS BEEN PROVIDED SEPARATELY.
(New York, NY) – Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sat down for a closed door deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee. The pair were called to testify on their ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Both vehemently denied any wrongdoing despite some racy pictures that have been recently published by the Justice Department showing Clinton in the hot tub with Epstein and unidentified women. The depositions come after the pair were facing threats of being held in contempt of Congress for their initial refusals to testify.
Clintons’ Eleventh Hour Agreement
Back in August, the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee issued subpoenas to ten people, including the Clintons, to testify on the sordid crimes committed by Epstein. They were originally set for an earlier deposition in October, which was moved to December, which was then again moved to January. However, Clinton never showed. Later in January, the Oversight Committee agreed to find the two in contempt of Congress for defying the subpoenas. By February, the Clintons “caved” according to Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and agreed to appear for a taped and transcribed deposition.
Leaked Pics Delay Proceedings
Former Secretary Clinton’s hearing on Thursday was momentarily paused after claims of rules violations. Conservative influencer Benny Johnson tweeted out a picture of Clinton sitting before lawmakers. Taking a photo during an ongoing deposition and posting it online is a violation of House rules. Boebert defended herself saying that “Benny did nothing wrong”.
Benny did nothing wrong.
Proceeding with deposition. https://t.co/zwAUKjfi9V
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) February 26, 2026
GOP Call Hillary “Unhinged”
Following the former President’s deposition, lawmakers spoke to the press giving a recap of the hearing as press was not allowed inside. Comer and other members of the committee spoke about the difference between the two hearings. A fellow rustbelter, Comer said Bill Clinton’s testimony went much smoother than his wife’s because of his “Southern people skills” and charm. Even before the second hearing, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) signalled she hopes the former President has a different attitude during the hearings calling his wife “unhinged” during the proceedings a day prior.
Former President’s Familiar Video Address
After addressing the committee, Clinton read out his opening statement in a video on social media.
My statement on today’s deposition. pic.twitter.com/1Yu6lBa5pS
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) February 28, 2026
Some users on social media were quick to point out similarities between his statement regarding Epstein and a previous address apologizing for lying to a grand jury amid the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Bill Says Leave Hillary Alone
The former President Clinton says things got personal for him when the committee issued the subpoena for the former Secretary and First Lady. He claims his wife was not familiar with Epstein and Congress issuing her a subpoena was wrong. Clinton went on to say that as someone who grew up witnessing domestic violence at home, if he had any idea of the abuses being carried out by Epstein he would have led the calls for justice. The deposition in the Clintons’ hometown of Chappaqua, New York, marked the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress. Both taped depositions are set to be released soon.
