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Clintons Testify on Epstein Ties, Deny Knowledge of Crimes

2/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes during their "brief acquaintance."
Hillary Clinton testified after him and denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
The hearings in Chappaqua, New York, marked the first time a former president was subpoenaed to testify.
Both Clintons criticized the closed-door proceedings as partisan.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives, primarily for perjury and obstruction of justice related to his affair with intern Monica Lewinsky. This marked only the second presidential impeachment in U.S. history. Today, scrutiny of Clinton's past associations, particularly with Jeffrey Epstein, reflects ongoing concerns about political accountability and the implications of personal conduct in leadership.

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Story summary

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes during their "brief acquaintance."
Hillary Clinton testified after him and denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
The hearings in Chappaqua, New York, marked the first time a former president was subpoenaed to testify.
Both Clintons criticized the closed-door proceedings as partisan.

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