Bill Clinton Deposition Is Over: Six Hours, Jacuzzi Photo, and a Historic First for Congress
Bill Clinton's closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee has officially concluded as of approximately 6:30 PM ET today, Friday, February 27, 2026. Clinton's testimony marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before a congressional committee under subpoena. The six-plus-hour session in Chappaqua, New York, produced flat denials, a viral photo confrontation, and no smoking gun.
Bill Clinton's Opening Statement: "I Saw Nothing, and I Did Nothing Wrong"
Clinton opened his testimony with a direct declaration: "I had no idea of the crimes Epstein was committing. No matter how many photos you show me, I have two things that at the end of the day matter more than your interpretation of those 20-year-old photos. I know what I saw, and more importantly, what I didn't see. I know what I did, and more importantly, what I didn't do. I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong."
Clinton told lawmakers he agreed to testify because "no person is above the law, even presidents" and because "I love my country." He also used his opening statement to defend his wife, saying she had "nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein" and calling her inclusion in the investigation "simply not right."
The Jacuzzi Photo: Clinton Says He Doesn't Know the Woman
The most explosive moment of the Bill Clinton deposition came when lawmakers confronted him with one of the most notorious images from the Justice Department's Epstein file release. During the deposition, Clinton was asked about a now-viral photo of him in a hot tub with an unnamed woman that was released as part of the Epstein files. According to sources in the room, Clinton said he did not know who the woman was. He was asked if he had sex with her and responded no.
Clinton was shown numerous photographs featuring him with women and asked whether he had sex with them. Each time, Clinton said no. A source also confirmed Clinton was asked several times if he visited Epstein's island and he responded under oath that he had never been there.
How Old Are the Clintons and What Is Their Background?
Bill Clinton is 79 years old, born August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. He served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Hillary Clinton is 78 years old, born October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. She served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 and was the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee. Both Clintons agreed to testify after the House Oversight Committee threatened contempt of Congress charges, which carry a maximum penalty of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
Nancy Mace, Anna Paulina Luna, and the Republican Questioners
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said that Hillary Clinton had answered every question posed to her during Thursday's deposition. Mace was among the Republican members who questioned both Clintons across the two days. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida and other Republican members of the Oversight Committee focused heavily on travel logs and documented meetings between Clinton and Epstein's orbit.
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a Virginia Democrat, told reporters that his party would ask "hard questions" of Clinton but bluntly stated: "Let's be real, we're talking to the wrong president today" — a pointed reference to President Trump's own documented history with Epstein, including appearances in Epstein files.
What Is Pizzagate? The Debunked Conspiracy Theory Raised in Hillary's Deposition
Pizzagate is a thoroughly debunked conspiracy theory that originated during the 2016 presidential election campaign. It falsely alleged that Hillary Clinton and other prominent Democrats were running a child sex-trafficking operation from the basement of a Washington D.C. pizza restaurant called Comet Ping Pong. The theory was fabricated and spread virally online. In December 2016, a North Carolina man fired a rifle inside the restaurant while "self-investigating" the claims — an incident that injured no one but underscored the real-world danger of political disinformation. During Hillary Clinton's Thursday deposition, Republican members asked her about Pizzagate — which she called "one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories that was propagated on the internet."
What Comes Next: Two More Depositions Already Booked
Chairman Comer said there is more work to be done and vowed to seek justice for victims of Epstein's abuse, calling the congressional inquiry "a serious investigation." Comer confirmed the committee has two additional depositions already booked — one with Jeffrey Epstein's accountant and one with Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer.
Top Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia said Clinton's deposition now sets a precedent for the committee to depose President Trump and formally demanded Friday that Trump testify before the panel. Trump, for his part, told reporters at the White House he did not enjoy watching Clinton be deposed, saying plainly: "I like Bill Clinton and I don't like seeing him deposed." Whether Trump himself will ultimately face the committee — voluntarily or otherwise — is the biggest unanswered question hanging over the entire Epstein investigation going forward.
