Hillary Clinton testified before a House of Representatives committee investigating aspects of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The former Secretary of State stated she did not recall ever meeting Epstein, and that she never used his plane or properties. She also called for Donald Trump to be questioned under oath, accusing Republicans of political motivations. Some media described the confusion caused by a leaked photo from the deposition.

Denial of Contacts with Epstein

Clinton testified that she did not recall meeting Epstein and was unaware of his criminal activities; she emphasized that she never flew on his plane or visited his properties.

Demand to Question Trump

The former Secretary of State called on the committee to have Donald Trump testify under oath, suggesting that the debate surrounding her could distract from other aspects of the case.

Dispute Over Politicization of Committee

Some reports describe a sharp conflict between Democrats and the GOP over the purpose of the committee's work: some speak of a smokescreen, others of standard Congressional oversight.

Photo Leak and Confusion

One media outlet reported that a leak of a photograph from the deposition to an influencer caused organizational chaos and a dispute over confidentiality; other newsrooms highlighted this angle less frequently.

Hillary Clinton appeared for a deposition before a Congressional investigative committee dealing with aspects concerning Jeffrey Epstein. Media reports predominantly conveyed that the former Democratic presidential candidate denied maintaining any relationship with Epstein and emphasized her lack of knowledge of his crimes. Clinton stated she did not recall ever meeting him and indicated she never flew on his plane or visited his island or homes. In some articles, this aspect was described as a categorical denial, while others highlighted the phrasing about a lack of memory. Simultaneously, some newsrooms reported that Bill Clinton had also been questioned as part of the committee's work, although publications were not consistent regarding the scope and details of these proceedings. „I do not recall ever encountering Mr Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes or offices.” — Hillary Clinton The Jeffrey Epstein case developed over decades. In 2008, Epstein reached a plea deal for sex crimes in Florida, and in 2019 federal authorities brought further charges against him, after which he died in custody. His circle, including Ghislaine Maxwell, became a symbol of the debate about elite impunity and the effectiveness of state institutions.A key element of Clinton's questioning became the dispute over the motivations of the Republican majority, i.e., the GOP. According to several sources, Clinton viewed the committee's actions as an attempt to divert attention from Donald Trump's links to Epstein and called for the former president to testify under oath. Republicans in some reports rejected the accusation of a “witch hunt” and emphasized that the committee was investigating Epstein's network of contacts, sources of influence, and possible government negligence. The Independent also described an incident related to the leak of a photograph from the deposition to an influencer, which reportedly caused confusion regarding confidentiality; other media repeated this angle less frequently, focusing on the substance of the testimony. Key elements of the deposition day: February 26, 2026 — Hillary Clinton's Testimony; February 26, 2026 — Request to Question Trump; February 26, 2026 — Republicans' Response; February 26, 2026 — Reports of Photo Leak 0 — flights on Epstein's plane „Why aren’t you questioning Trump?” (Why aren’t you questioning Trump?) — Hillary Clinton

Mentioned People

  • Hillary Clinton — Former U.S. Secretary of State; testified before a House of Representatives committee regarding aspects of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
  • Bill Clinton — Former U.S. President; according to some reports, was also questioned as part of the committee's work.
  • Jeffrey Epstein — Financier accused of sex crimes; his case is the subject of the committee's work.
  • Donald Trump — Former U.S. President; Clinton called for him to be questioned under oath.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell — Appears in reports as a person linked to the Epstein case.
  • Pam Bondi — Appears in one of the discussions as an element of the broader political-media dispute surrounding the case.