Hillary Clinton appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday for a closed door deposition related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her opening statement, she said she has no knowledge of their criminal activities and does not recall ever meeting Epstein. Clinton stated that she never flew on his plane and never visited his island, homes, or offices, adding that she has nothing further to contribute regarding the allegations.
The deposition, chaired by Republican Representative James Comer, is part of a broader congressional effort to examine how federal authorities handled investigations tied to Epstein. Clinton argued that the committee’s subpoena was based on the assumption that she possessed information about the investigations, which she firmly denied. She also criticized the process, saying it lacked transparency and had taken on a partisan tone rather than focusing on justice for survivors.
Throughout her statement, Clinton highlighted her decades of work advocating for women and combating human trafficking. She described Epstein as a heinous individual but emphasized that he was not alone, calling on lawmakers to widen the scope of scrutiny. She urged the committee to release files transparently, protect victims through lawful redactions, and question current officials, including President Donald Trump, under oath if the goal is to uncover the full truth.
Meanwhile, Senate Democrats announced plans to review millions of pages of unredacted Epstein related files, claiming that certain documents may have been improperly withheld by the Department of Justice. Some lawmakers argue that redactions have obscured key information, while others maintain that sensitive material must be handled carefully to protect victims. The Justice Department has said it will examine whether any records were wrongly withheld.
The political divide surrounding the probe remains sharp. Republican leaders insist the investigation is bipartisan and necessary to restore public trust in government institutions. Democrats contend that the inquiry risks becoming a political distraction. Clinton’s testimony is expected to be followed by a deposition from former President Bill Clinton, with committee leaders promising to release transcripts and video once reviewed.
