Bill Clinton Deposition: 'I saw nothing, I did nothing wrong,' Former President Testifies About Epstein Relationship
The Bill Clinton Deposition opened with the former president denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and delivering a blunt summary: "I saw nothing, I did nothing wrong. " The appearance before US lawmakers focused on his relationship with Epstein, included criticism of the committee's treatment of his wife, and produced immediate reactions from both parties.
Bill Clinton Deposition: Opening statement and denials
In his opening remarks, the former president said he saw nothing and repeatedly used the phrase "I don’t recall" when answering questions, warning the committee that such answers might be unsatisfying. He said that if he had known about Epstein's crimes he would have "turned him in myself. " The former president also criticized the committee for calling his wife to testify, asserting she had "nothing to do with" Epstein.
Images of the former president were published in files tied to Epstein, and the testimony acknowledged past trips on Epstein's plane. The former president denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes, and emphasized that appearing in the Epstein documents does not imply wrongdoing.
Hillary Clinton's six-hour testimony and the committee dynamic
Hillary Clinton gave a six hour deposition shortly before the former president's appearance. She said she "had no idea" about Epstein's crimes and described her session as "partisan political theatre. " Another headline from her testimony described the questioning as "repetitive, " and Republicans indicated they intend to make video of her testimony public later in the week.
The back-to-back depositions created a tense atmosphere in Chappaqua, New York, where both Democrats and Republicans spoke to their talking points before proceedings began and returned to them during the day.
Reactions in the hearing room and immediate next steps
Responses in the hearing room ranged across the political spectrum. The Republican Representative from Florida present at the deposition expressed satisfaction with the former president's transparency and cooperation and said she would press the oversight committee to subpoena the women listed on Epstein's non-prosecution agreement. The testimony referenced broader investigative elements tied to Epstein and to the conviction of an associate who has already provided information in the case.
Outside the room, the sitting US President commented on the proceedings, saying he did not like seeing the former president deposed and adding that the committee had "certainly went after me more than that. " Republicans announced plans to release video of the prior testimony, noting it could be made public either later on Friday or on Saturday.
What this session established and what remains open
- Key claims from the Bill Clinton Deposition: a denial of knowledge about crimes, an assertion that he would have intervened if aware, and criticism of the committee's treatment of his wife.
- Related testimony: Hillary Clinton's six-hour session featured denials of awareness and sharp criticism of the proceedings as partisan.
- Next steps signaled by lawmakers: Republicans plan to release video material from recent testimony and pursue subpoenas linked to the Epstein non-prosecution agreement.
Recent updates indicate this is an evolving oversight process; details may change as committees decide on next moves and as additional materials are released. The depositions have underscored persistent questions about contacts documented in Epstein-related files and the political tensions surrounding congressional review.
