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Clinton Denies Epstein Ties Amid Oversight Hearing Drama

2/27/2026

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Hillary Rodham Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee, denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities and saying she knew Ghislaine Maxwell only as a casual acquaintance.
The session was briefly interrupted when a photo of Clinton leaked online, prompting her attorneys to pause the proceedings.
Former World Economic Forum chief Borge Brende resigned due to his ties to Epstein, after documents revealed his communications with the convicted sex offender.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee, denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities and saying she knew Ghislaine Maxwell only as a casual acquaintance.
The session was briefly interrupted when a photo of Clinton leaked online, prompting her attorneys to pause the proceedings.
Former World Economic Forum chief Borge Brende resigned due to his ties to Epstein, after documents revealed his communications with the convicted sex offender.