Hillary Clinton Tells House Panel She ‘Had No Idea’ of Epstein’s Crimes

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in a deposition related to the congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Her remarks, delivered in a closed-door session in Chappaqua, New York, included a clear denial of personal knowledge of the criminal activities for which Epstein and Maxwell became notorious.

Clinton stated in her opening remarks that she “had no idea about their criminal activities” and stressed that she does not recall ever encountering Epstein. She said she never flew on his private plane nor visited his private estates, including his island or other properties linked to his operations. She acknowledged only limited acquaintance with Maxwell at public events, such as one where Maxwell attended her daughter’s wedding as a guest of someone else.

The deposition, which lasted about six hours, is part of a broader inquiry by Republican members of the House Oversight Committee into how Epstein’s network may have exploited influence and connections to evade scrutiny over many years. As part of their examination, lawmakers have subpoenaed several individuals whose names appear in files released under the epoch-making Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Clinton also criticised the conduct of the committee, accusing some Republicans of staging what she described as “partisan political theatre” and asserting that her testimony was being used to divert attention from alleged connections involving other prominent figures. She urged the panel to pursue testimony from President Donald Trump as well, citing the frequency with which his name appears in the documents released by the Department of Justice — although he, like Clinton, has denied any wrongdoing.

Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer maintained that the investigation is not a partisan undertaking and said that the panel plans to release transcripts and video of the Clintons’ depositions. Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify before the same committee on Friday.

Clinton reiterated her long-standing condemnation of Epstein’s crimes and emphasised her advocacy over decades against human trafficking, saying that her public service record reflects a commitment to supporting victims. The testimony briefly drew controversy when a photo from inside the closed session was shared on social media, prompting calls for transparency and the release of the full records.

Although neither Hillary Clinton nor her husband has been accused of criminal conduct in connection with Epstein’s activities, the committee’s investigation continues to probe how law enforcement and public officials responded to Epstein and Maxwell over time, and whether systemic failures allowed their criminal conduct to persist for years before federal charges were brought.

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