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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer emphasized that the committee is not making criminal accusations against the Clintons at this time. Still, he made clear that investigators are far from satisfied.
“No one’s accusing, at this moment, the Clintons of any wrongdoing. They’re going to have due process,” Comer said. “But we have a lot of questions, and the purpose of the whole investigation is to try to understand many things about Epstein.”
That statement sets the tone. The focus may not be on formal charges, but on clarity. On transparency. On the public’s right to know how Epstein managed to cultivate relationships with some of the most powerful individuals on the planet.
Unlike his wife, Bill Clinton enters this deposition carrying documented ties to Epstein that have been public for years. His name appears in flight logs connected to Epstein’s private aircraft. Photos and records have surfaced showing multiple interactions between the two men. None of that has resulted in criminal accusations, but it has fueled persistent questions.
Hillary Clinton, for her part, used her testimony to sharply criticize the investigation. She described the effort as partisan and politically motivated, accusing Republicans of attempting to weaponize the issue.
“A committee endeavoring to stop human trafficking would seek to understand what specific steps are needed to fix a system that allowed Epstein to get away with his crimes in 2008,” she told the panel, according to her opening remarks.
“But that’s not happening. Instead, you have compelled me to testify, fully aware that I have no knowledge that would assist your investigation, in order to distract attention from President Trump’s actions and to cover them up despite legitimate calls for answers.”
She also stated that she could not recall any personal contact with Epstein and maintained that she had already provided all relevant information.
But Bill Clinton’s appearance is widely viewed as the more consequential moment.
Lawmakers from both parties are expected to participate in questioning, alongside committee staff. The panel has already interviewed former Attorney General Bill Barr and former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta as part of its broader examination of how Epstein’s case was handled over the years.
The political stakes are enormous.
If the deposition reveals inconsistencies, memory lapses, or new disclosures, the fallout could be significant. If it produces little new information, critics will argue that the spectacle itself underscores lingering public distrust.
Perhaps most significant of all, both Clinton depositions are expected to be released on video at a later date. That means what is said in a quiet room in Westchester County may soon be broadcast across the country.
The American public has waited years for more transparency surrounding Epstein’s connections. Now, one of the most recognizable names in American politics is set to answer questions under oath.
For supporters, this is about due process and clearing the air. For critics, it is about accountability and truth.
Either way, Friday’s deposition ensures that the Epstein saga is far from over.
