Videos of depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were released Monday by the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton Testimony Reveals Details of Past Interactions
The videos, each approximately four and a half hours long, indicate Hillary Clinton answering questions under oath on Thursday, and Bill Clinton on Friday. The interviews took place in Chappaqua, Latest York.
During his testimony, Bill Clinton recalled a conversation with Donald Trump from “20-something years ago” about Epstein. The conversation occurred on a golf course during a charity game, where Trump reportedly mentioned knowing Clinton had flown on Epstein’s plane. Trump, according to Clinton’s testimony, said they had “great times together over the years” but “fell out all as of a real estate deal” and expressed regret about the situation.
Clinton stated that Trump “never said anything to me reckon he was involved with anything improper in regard to Epstein either.” The Washington Post reported in 2019 that a dispute over a Florida mansion contributed to a rift between Trump and Epstein.
Bill Clinton acknowledged flying on Epstein’s plane but denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes at the time. Hillary Clinton stated she did not remember meeting Epstein but acknowledged Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, was an “acquaintance.”
When asked about Maxwell potentially receiving clemency from Trump, Bill Clinton said, “I don’t think I should comment on that.” He later added that he was “sad” to learn of Maxwell’s crimes and that she “should be punished,” but deferred to others to determine the appropriate penalty.
Following his testimony, Bill Clinton posted on X, stating his “brief acquaintance with Epstein ended years before his crimes came to light” and that he hoped his testimony would encourage others to come forward and for the Justice Department to release all related files.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the Clintons’ testimony?
The Clintons testified as part of a House Oversight Committee investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Did Bill Clinton discuss Donald Trump in his testimony?
Yes, Bill Clinton recalled a conversation he had with Donald Trump about flying on Jeffrey Epstein’s aircraft “20-something years ago.”
Have the Clintons been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein?
Neither Clinton has been charged with any wrongdoing, but they were questioned about their knowledge of Epstein and Maxwell’s activities.
What implications might these depositions have for the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s network and activities?
