Clintons to be Deposed in New York for House Epstein Probe

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify under oath in their hometown next week.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee in their hometown of Chappaqua, New York next week as part of the committee's probe into Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary Clinton's deposition is scheduled for February 26, while Bill Clinton will sit down with congressional staff and lawmakers on February 27.

Why it matters

The Clintons' testimony is seen as critical to understanding Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking network and the ways they sought to curry favor and influence to shield themselves from scrutiny. The investigation may also inform how Congress can strengthen laws to better combat human trafficking.

The details

The Clintons' depositions will be held in Chappaqua, New York as an accommodation for their schedules. The former first couple purchased their home in Chappaqua in 1999 and it has been their main residence since leaving the White House. The depositions come after months of back-and-forth with committee Republicans about the terms for the closed-door meetings.

  • Hillary Clinton's deposition is scheduled for February 26, 2026.
  • Bill Clinton will sit down with congressional staff and lawmakers on February 27, 2026.

The players

Bill Clinton

Former President of the United States.

Hillary Clinton

Former Secretary of State and former First Lady.

James Comer

Republican Congressman and Chairman of the House Oversight Committee.

Jeffrey Epstein

Late financier and convicted sex offender.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's former girlfriend and convicted sex trafficker.

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What they’re saying

“The Clintons' testimony is critical to understanding Epstein and [Ghislaine Maxwell's] sex trafficking network and the ways they sought to curry favor and influence to shield themselves from scrutiny. Their testimony may also inform how Congress can strengthen laws to better combat human trafficking. Our goal for this investigation is straightforward: we seek to deliver transparency and accountability for the American people and for survivors.”

— James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman

“I have called for the full release of the Epstein files. I have provided a sworn statement of what I know. And just this week, I've agreed to appear in person before the committee. But it's still not enough for Republicans on the House Oversight Committee. Now, Chairman Comer says he wants cameras, but only behind closed doors. Who benefits from this arrangement? It's not Epstein's victims, who deserve justice. Not the public, who deserve the truth. It serves only partisan interests. This is not fact-finding, it's pure politics.”

— Bill Clinton

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the depositions to be held in public hearings instead of behind closed doors.

The takeaway

This investigation into the Clintons' connections to Jeffrey Epstein highlights the ongoing political tensions and desire for transparency around high-profile figures' involvement in sex trafficking networks. The outcome of the depositions could have significant implications for how Congress approaches combating human trafficking in the future.