Bill Clinton Cooperates in Historic Deposition on Epstein

Both parties praise former president's testimony before House Oversight Committee

Feb. 27, 2026 at 11:39pm

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Former President Bill Clinton was 'very cooperative' in a historic deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Friday, according to both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. The deposition set a new precedent for how congressional investigators treat former presidents, with Clinton attempting to respond to every question asked, even when his attorney advised him not to. The committee said they 'picked up some new facts' and plan to bring in more people to testify as part of their ongoing Epstein investigation.

Why it matters

This deposition marks a significant shift in the relationship between Congress and former presidents, with Clinton's testimony setting a new standard that could impact future investigations, including potential calls for former President Trump to testify. The Epstein case continues to raise questions about the powerful individuals who associated with the disgraced financier.

The details

During the deposition, Clinton said he 'did nothing wrong' and had 'no idea of the crimes' Epstein was committing, noting he was no longer associated with Epstein by the time he was convicted in 2008. However, some Republican members of the committee dismissed Clinton's denials. The committee plans to focus future inquiries on individuals who spent time with Epstein after his first conviction.

  • The deposition took place on Friday, February 24, 2026.
  • Hillary Clinton was deposed by the committee on the previous day, Thursday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Bill Clinton

Former President of the United States who was deposed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

James Comer

Republican Chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, who said Clinton was 'very cooperative' during the deposition.

Hillary Clinton

Former Secretary of State and wife of Bill Clinton, who was deposed by the committee the day before Bill Clinton.

Howard Lutnick

Commerce Secretary who Comer said may be called to testify as part of the committee's Epstein investigation.

Jeffrey Epstein

Disgraced financier whose criminal activities are the focus of the House Oversight Committee's investigation.

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What they’re saying

“He did attempt to respond to every single question asked, even when his attorney told him to shut up.”

— James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chair (The Hill)

“Riiight. This gaslighting is top shelf. Slick Willie is at it again.”

— Lauren Boebert, U.S. Representative (X)

“Representative Stansbury had a lot of courageous questions. She showed bravery today.”

— Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative (The Hill)

“When we hear members from other side coming into a deposition with conclusions, get no evidence to support those conclusions, and then announce to the world that these conclusions must be true. That is unprofessional. It's unethical.”

— Wesley Bell, U.S. Representative (The Hill)

“I think the best response is for you to view the complete record of what actually he said.”

— Robert Garcia, Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee (The Hill)

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee plans to bring in more individuals to testify as part of their ongoing Epstein investigation, and a full transcript and video of Bill Clinton's deposition is expected to be released soon.

The takeaway

This deposition has set a new precedent for how Congress can compel testimony from former presidents, potentially impacting future investigations into other high-profile individuals. The Epstein case continues to raise questions about the powerful figures associated with the disgraced financier.