Pizzagate: Bill Clinton Testifies in Closed-Door Epstein Probe One Day After Hillary’s Deposition

The former president testified before the House Oversight Committee one day after his wife, Hillary Clinton, was deposed in the Epstein probe; the development intersected with ongoing online debate around topics such as pizzagate while the testimony itself brought fresh detail about photos, travel and committee expectations.

Pizzagate and the timing: testimony follows Hillary Clinton’s deposition

Bill Clinton’s closed-door deposition lasted about six hours and took place a day after the committee questioned Hillary Clinton for a similar amount of time about what she knew regarding Jeffrey Epstein and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. The back-to-back sessions were presented in a live stream format, with viewers invited to log in to comment and join the stream, and with viewing options that noted features to reduce eye strain.

What Clinton said in the deposition

In an opening statement, Clinton asserted that he "saw nothing" and "did nothing wrong" in relation to his ties to Epstein, and he criticized the panel for making his wife sit for a deposition. He said he grew up in a home with domestic abuse and that, had he had any inkling of Epstein’s crimes, he would not have flown on Epstein’s plane, would have turned Epstein in and would have led calls for justice.

Committee reactions and exchange outside Chappaqua

Oversight Committee leadership described the deposition as "very productive. " Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., told reporters outside the venue in Chappaqua, New York, that Clinton "answered every question" or "attempted to answer every question, " that "we learned some things" but that the committee had been "hoping to get more, " and that Clinton was "charming" with "Southern people skills. " Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S. C., said Clinton answered questions "even when his attorneys told him to shut up. " Comer also said he expects a video and transcript of the Hillary Clinton deposition to be made pub

Claims, denials and visuals tied to the probe

Clinton acknowledged knowing and traveling with Epstein but said Hillary Clinton had "nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein" and "no memory of even meeting him, " adding that "whether you subpoena 10 people or 10, 000, including her was simply not right. " He concluded his opening statement by saying that, because he was under oath, he would answer questions to the best of his abilities consistent with the facts as he knew them, "the legitimate, the logical and even the outlandish. " Unlike his wife the day before, he did not speak to reporters after the deposition.

Photos, travel and disputed details raised in questioning

Files released in connection with the Epstein probes include numerous photos of Bill Clinton with Epstein and Maxwell. In some images, Clinton appears in a hot tub, swimming in a pool with Maxwell and sitting at a table with a woman on his leg. The pictures are undated and it is unclear where they were taken; none suggests wrongdoing. During the deposition, a person in the room said Clinton told lawmakers he did not know the woman shown with him in a jacuzzi in the Justice Department's released files, and he said he did not have sex with that woman when asked. He also repeatedly said he never visited Epstein’s island.

Broader legal statements and historical note

The Clintons had told the committee in sworn declarations the previous month that they had "no personal knowledge" of any "criminal activities" by Epstein or Maxwell. The proceedings marked a rare moment: Clinton is the first sitting or former president to testify before members of Congress in more than 40 years. Committee leadership framed the moment as historically significant and emphasized that, while no one was being accused of wrongdoing at that stage, the American public had many questions and the committee remained committed to getting answers.

Live coverage and distribution note

The deposition events were presented in a live-stream format with interactive features for viewers, and the posted video carried a 2026 copyright notice that stated the material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed; market data tied to the presentation were noted as delayed by 20 minutes. Recent coverage has included reference to the broader controversies and online conversations that sometimes invoke terms such as pizzagate, but fuller context and public reaction continued to evolve while committee review proceeded.