Jeffery Epstein: Hillary Clinton to Testify Before House Panel
Hillary Clinton will appear before a US House Oversight Committee panel on Thursday to answer questions regarding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Secretary of State agreed to the deposition alongside her husband, former President Bill Clinton, to avoid looming contempt-of-Congress proceedings. Both had previously dismissed the summons as a partisan exercise. This shift in posture follows pressure from both sides of the aisle, with some Democrats joining Republicans to demand their testimony. The hearings will take place in Chappaqua, New York, near the couple’s primary residence.
The investigation seeks to clarify the extent of the Clintons’ ties to the disgraced financier who died in 2019. While Hillary Clinton maintains she does not recall ever meeting or speaking with Epstein, her husband’s history is more documented. Bill Clinton admits to a past association but insists he severed all ties two decades ago. He has expressed regret over the connection and denies any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities. His scheduled appearance on Friday will be the first time a former president has testified before a congressional panel since 1983.
The Clintons originally resisted the summons, labelling it a political ploy directed by Donald Trump. They argued that their previously submitted sworn statements covered all the limited information they possessed. However, the release of Department of Justice files has kept the issue of Epstein’s high-profile social circle in the public eye. These documents feature names of numerous global elites, including the current president, though inclusion does not inherently imply criminal wrongdoing. The committee insists that securing these depositions proves that no public figure is above the law.
To prevent selective leaks to the media, the Clintons reportedly pushed for their testimony to be made public. Standard depositions of this nature usually occur behind closed doors to protect the integrity of the broader investigation. By demanding a transparent hearing, the couple aims to control the narrative and address the “partisan politics” they attribute to Committee Chair James Comer. Both parties are expected to brief the press immediately following the session, which begins at 11:00 EST.
The stakes for this hearing are high for a committee often accused of performance over substance. For the Republicans, it is a chance to tie a prominent Democratic family to a toxic legacy of international scandal. For the Clintons, it is a defensive manoeuvre to finally close a chapter that has dogged their post-presidency for years. The bipartisan support for the contempt vote suggests that patience for political deflections has worn thin in Washington.
As the 2026 political calendar thickens, the outcome of these sessions will likely resonate beyond the courtroom. Investigators are under pressure to show that their work leads to more than just headlines. Whether the Clintons can provide fresh insights into Epstein’s operations remains to be seen. If the testimony proves as “limited” as they claim, the committee may find itself at a dead end. For now, the sight of a former first family under oath provides the spectacle the public has come to expect.