Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing in relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Former president faces congressional questioning over his ties to the disgraced financier

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he 'did nothing wrong' in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.

Why it matters

Clinton's relationship with Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking minors, has long been a source of controversy and scrutiny. This congressional hearing represents an attempt to further investigate Clinton's ties to Epstein and determine if the former president was aware of or involved in any wrongdoing.

The details

In an opening statement shared on social media, Clinton said 'I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong' regarding his interactions with Epstein. The former president is facing intense questioning from lawmakers over the extent and nature of his relationship with the convicted sex offender.

  • The congressional hearing took place on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Bill Clinton

The 42nd president of the United States, who served from 1993 to 2001.

Jeffrey Epstein

A disgraced financier who was convicted of sex trafficking minors and died in prison in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.”

— Bill Clinton, Former President (Social media)

What’s next

The congressional committee is expected to continue its investigation into Clinton's relationship with Epstein and determine if any further action is warranted.

The takeaway

This hearing represents an ongoing effort to scrutinize the connections between powerful public figures and convicted sex offenders like Jeffrey Epstein, with the goal of uncovering any potential wrongdoing or abuse of power.