Bill Clinton says he saw nothing of Epstein crimes, would have turned him in

In a high-profile deposition in New York, former President Bill Clinton sat for hours of questioning by lawmakers about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, telling a congressional panel that he “saw nothing” and “did nothing wrong.” The all-day hearing behind closed doors featured questions from members of both parties, with Democrats signaling they could use the testimony as a precedent to compel President Trump to testify in the future. Clinton emphasized that he would have cut ties with Epstein and never flown on his plane if he had any inkling of what Epstein was doing, adding, “I would have turned him in myself.”

The inquiry also touched on a photo from Epstein’s files showing Clinton in a hot tub with an unidentified individual. Clinton addressed the moment directly, saying he would not have flown with Epstein if he knew about the crimes, and reiterating that appearances in photos do not imply involvement in wrongdoing. After the deposition, he released a video in which he repeated his central claim: he knew nothing of Epstein’s criminal activity and would have acted if he had known, urging broader cooperation so justice can be served and the files released in full.

Hillary Clinton, who also faced questions, told the committee she had no idea of Epstein’s crimes. The session occurred as newly released files were scrutinized for potential relevance to the case and survivors’ calls for accountability. While neither Clinton has been accused of misconduct by Epstein survivors, opponents argue the appearance of proximity to Epstein raises questions about judgment and influence. Supporters frame the testimony as a defense of personal boundaries and a plea for transparency in a broader probe that has spanned years.

Observers say the proceedings underscore the political dimension of accountability, with experts noting that even tightly worded denials can shape public perception and influence future congressional requests for testimony. As the hearing concluded, the mix of cautious language, deflection, and emphatic assurances left lawmakers and viewers weighing what the testimony means for the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s circle, and for the handling of related investigations and file releases in the months ahead.

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