- Hillary Clinton states she never traveled with or spoke to Jeffrey Epstein, meeting Ghislaine Maxwell only a few times.
- The House investigation stems from released Epstein files, with the Justice Department withholding FBI memos despite transparency laws.
- The Clintons are testifying partly to avoid contempt of Congress, with Hillary's testimony focusing on her husband's potential connections.
Hillary Clinton began her deposition on February 26, 2026, as part of a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, with former President Bill Clinton's testimony to follow. According to sources close to the matter, her involvement with Epstein appears minimal, as she has emphasized no direct interactions with him. The investigation was triggered by documents from the Epstein files, which included interviews accusing Donald Trump of sexual assault, but the Justice Department has been holding back dozens of pages of FBI notes, violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act that mandates release and forbids withholding to protect public figures.
Efforts to compel testimony have hit a snag, with the Clintons reportedly cooperating to avoid being held in contempt of Congress, a mechanism used for enforcement. Despite being named in the files, Hillary Clinton's testimony is seen as offering little substantive information about Epstein himself, instead addressing her husband's potential ties. A person familiar with the proceedings noted, "Her deposition is more about clarifying the record than revealing new details," highlighting the political stakes.
Without full transparency, the investigation risks stalling, as the lack of penalty clauses in the act has allowed the DOJ to withhold information. Attempts to reach the Justice Department for comment were unsuccessful, but insiders suggest ongoing negotiations over document releases. The case underscores broader scrutiny of government handling of sensitive files, with implications for accountability in high-profile investigations. In a brief update, sources confirm that no major revelations emerged from Clinton's initial testimony, focusing on procedural compliance.