• Bill Clinton testifies in a closed-door deposition, asserting he had no awareness of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse during their association.
  • The testimony follows Hillary Clinton's deposition and stems from recently released case files, with Republicans leading the inquiry amid bipartisan scrutiny.
  • Clinton's documented flights on Epstein's jet between 2001 and 2003 are under focus, though he faces no accusations from survivors.

A Historic Deposition Underway

Former President Bill Clinton is testifying before Congress today in Chappaqua, New York, marking the first time a former U.S. president has been compelled to appear in such a setting. This closed-door deposition, coming just after Hillary Clinton's testimony yesterday, centers on Clinton's well-documented relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from the late 1990s and early 2000s. According to people familiar with the matter, Clinton is expected to maintain that he had no knowledge of Epstein's sexual abuse at the time they associated, a position Hillary Clinton reiterated on Thursday.

Clinton's representatives have consistently asserted that his connection with Epstein ended several years before any criminal activities came to light. The deposition was triggered by the public release of case files in January 2026, which included photographs of Clinton with Epstein and Maxwell, sparking renewed scrutiny. Additionally, it was revealed that the FBI had previously investigated allegations against Clinton related to Epstein, though these were described as not credible or unverified.

Political Dynamics and Broader Implications

Republican lawmakers have sought this testimony for years, with House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer stating that the Clintons haven't answered many questions about their knowledge or involvement with Epstein and Maxwell. Republicans have pledged extensive questioning despite acknowledging that no one is currently accusing Clinton of wrongdoing. On the other side, Democratic lawmakers are supporting the push to question Clinton but are simultaneously demanding that President Donald Trump also testify, given his own historical relationship with Epstein.

Efforts to restructure the political narrative have hit a snag, with Democrats also calling for the resignation of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who had documented engagements with Epstein in 2011 and 2012 despite claiming he severed ties earlier. Without a deal on broader testimony, the inquiry could deepen partisan divides. Clinton has not been accused of any wrongdoing by survivors of Epstein's abuse, but the testimony today represents an unprecedented moment in which a former president is being formally questioned under oath about his associations with a convicted sex offender.

Background and Ongoing Scrutiny

Clinton flew on Epstein's private jet on multiple occasions between 2001 and 2003, with four extended trips documented—one to Europe, one to Asia, and two to Africa—primarily for Clinton Foundation humanitarian work. These flights were accompanied by staff, foundation supporters, and Secret Service agents. Clinton's last contact with Epstein was approximately 2002-2003. The deposition underscores the ongoing legal and political fallout from Epstein's case, with attempts to reach out for further comments from Clinton's team remaining unanswered as of this morning.

Correction: An earlier version misstated the timing of Clinton's last contact with Epstein; it has been updated to reflect the correct period.