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Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

February 28, 2026

Former President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee in New York regarding his connection to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating he was unaware of any crimes and would have reported Epstein had he known. Clinton and his wife Hillary, who testified the day before, initially resisted congressional subpoenas but ultimately cooperated to avoid contempt proceedings. During questioning, Clinton denied knowing a woman photographed with him in a hot tub and claimed no sexual contact, while also discussing President Trump's relationship with Epstein without providing incriminating information.

Who is affected

  • Former President Bill Clinton
  • Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
  • Epstein survivors/victims
  • President Donald Trump (mentioned in testimony)
  • House Oversight Committee members (Chairman James Comer and ranking Democrat Robert Garcia)
  • The American public
  • An unidentified woman in photographs with Clinton

What action is being taken

  • The House Oversight Committee is conducting an investigation into Epstein connections
  • Video and full transcript of Clinton's testimony are being prepared for release in the coming days
  • The Department of Justice is releasing Epstein-related files in stages
  • Democrats are calling for President Trump to testify before the committee

Why it matters

  • This represents a historic moment as Clinton becomes only the seventh sitting or former president to testify before Congress, setting a precedent for presidential accountability. The investigation aims to bring transparency to Epstein's extensive network of high-profile connections and provide justice to survivors of his crimes. The testimony also has contemporary political significance, as it involves both a former president and the current president, potentially affecting public trust and understanding of how powerful figures were connected to a convicted sex offender.

What's next

  • Video footage and full transcript of Clinton's testimony will be released in the coming days
  • The House Oversight Committee will continue its investigation to "get the truth to the American people and justice to the victims"
  • Democrats are calling for President Trump to testify before the committee (though no commitment has been made)

Read full article from source: BBC