Trump Visits Texas, Talks Energy and Economy as Bill Clinton Testifies on Epstein Ties

Former President Clinton answers questions from Congress about his connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, while Trump stumps in Texas ahead of a key Senate primary.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Former President Bill Clinton testified before members of Congress who are investigating his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from more than two decades ago. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump traveled to Texas to talk about his energy and economic policies amid a heated Senate Republican primary race. Trump also made a stop at a Whataburger and hinted at a potential endorsement in the Texas Senate race.

Why it matters

The Clinton deposition marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress, raising questions about the scope of congressional oversight powers. Trump's visit to Texas comes as he seeks to influence the state's Senate primary, which could have implications for the balance of power in the upper chamber.

The details

Clinton told lawmakers that he 'did nothing wrong' in his relationship with Epstein and saw no signs of the financier's sexual abuse. Trump, meanwhile, made several stops in Texas, including a visit to a Whataburger where he suggested he would buy food for everyone in the restaurant. The president also hinted that he has 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in the Texas Senate race, but declined to specify.

  • Bill Clinton's closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, took place on Friday.
  • Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to talk about his energy and economic policies.

The players

Bill Clinton

The former Democratic president who testified before Congress about his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Donald Trump

The current Republican president who traveled to Texas to talk about his energy and economic policies and hinted at a potential endorsement in the state's Senate primary race.

Ken Paxton

The Texas attorney general who is challenging incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn in the state's Senate primary.

Wesley Hunt

The two-term Republican congressman who is also running in the Texas Senate primary.

John Cornyn

The four-term Republican senator from Texas who is facing challenges from Paxton and Hunt in the state's Senate primary.

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What they’re saying

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

— Bill Clinton, Former President (Social media)

“I love Corpus Christi, and I love Donald Trump.”

— Dennis Quaid, Actor (Rally in Corpus Christi, Texas)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn, the man accused of vandalizing Waymo vehicles, out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.