Bill and Hillary Clinton Epstein deposition and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled to give sworn depositions as part of a congressional investigation into the criminal network operated by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The depositions will be conducted by the House Oversight Committee and will take place in Chappaqua, New York, near the Clintons’ residence. Officials emphasize that the inquiry does not accuse the Clintons of wrongdoing but seeks clarity about Epstein’s associations and influence.
📅 Deposition Schedule
| Witness | Date | Location | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Clinton | Thursday, February 26 | Chappaqua, New York | Closed-door, recorded, under oath |
| Bill Clinton | Friday, February 27 | Chappaqua, New York | Closed-door, recorded, under oath |
Note: Sessions are expected to occur during normal business hours and will be transcribed and filmed.
What Is a Congressional Deposition?
A congressional deposition is a formal, sworn testimony taken outside a public hearing. Witnesses answer questions from committee lawyers and investigators behind closed doors.
Key features include:
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Testimony is given under oath
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Proceedings are recorded and transcribed
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False statements can result in legal consequences
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Used to gather detailed evidence before public hearings or reports
In this case, the Clintons initially challenged the subpoenas, arguing they were politically motivated. They later agreed to testify after the committee indicated it could pursue contempt proceedings.
How Did This Situation Develop?
The depositions follow months of disputes between the Clintons and Committee Chairman James Comer. Earlier subpoenas scheduled for late 2025 and January 2026 were not fulfilled, with the Clintons questioning their legal validity and citing scheduling conflicts.
Earlier this month, both agreed to appear and requested that their testimony be made public, stating this would reduce political spin and demonstrate transparency.
This marks the first time in decades that Bill Clinton has faced a deposition of similar national attention since the 1998 case involving Paula Jones and questions about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky, which ultimately led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives.
What Is the Committee Investigating?
The House Oversight Committee is examining how Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell operated and whether institutional failures allowed their activities to continue.
Main Areas of Inquiry
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Federal case handling | Review of how Epstein and Maxwell were investigated and prosecuted |
| Epstein’s death | Circumstances surrounding his 2019 death in federal custody |
| Sex-trafficking networks | Identifying weaknesses in prevention and enforcement |
| Influence and protection | How Epstein and associates cultivated powerful connections |
| Ethics concerns | Potential conflicts involving current or former officials |
Committee leaders say findings could guide new legislation, including stricter anti–sex trafficking laws and stronger ethics rules for public officials.
Bill Clinton’s Connection to Epstein
Bill Clinton has acknowledged knowing Epstein in the early 2000s. Flight records show he traveled multiple times on Epstein’s private aircraft between 2002 and 2003.
Clinton has stated:
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The trips were connected to work with the Clinton Foundation
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He was unaware of Epstein’s criminal conduct at the time
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He had no contact with Epstein for years before Epstein’s 2019 arrest
Court documents unsealed in 2024 mentioned Clinton but did not allege criminal behavior.
Did Hillary Clinton Have Direct Links to Epstein?
There is no public evidence that Hillary Clinton had a personal relationship with Epstein.
According to reports from USA Today, her name appears frequently in Epstein-related files, mostly due to news articles about her 2016 presidential campaign that were shared among Epstein’s contacts.
In a February interview with the BBC, Hillary Clinton said she met Maxwell only “on a few occasions,” primarily at large public events such as the Clinton Global Initiative. Maxwell was also reported to have attended Chelsea Clinton’s wedding in 2010.
Why This Matters
Although no evidence links either Clinton to Epstein’s crimes, renewed public interest followed the release of court records in 2024 and additional transparency disclosures in 2025–2026. These developments intensified pressure on Congress to examine how Epstein maintained access to powerful circles for so long.
Committee officials stress that the goal is institutional reform—not personal accusation.