Clintons to Testify on Epstein Before Congress Amid Contempt Vote

Tue Feb 03 2026 15:24:19 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agree to provide testimonies in the congressional investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, ahead of a looming vote on whether to hold them in contempt for refusal to appear.

In a developing legal saga, Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, just days before a vote that could see them held in contempt of Congress for previously refusing to comply. While Bill Clinton has denied any wrongdoing linked to Epstein, the controversy surrounding the couple's connection to the late financier continues to unfold as tensions regarding political motivations behind the subpoenas rise.

Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes shortly before a vote on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for declining to appear before the House Oversight Committee following a prolonged standoff.

Bill Clinton had known Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, but has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities, asserting that he severed ties two decades ago. The exact timing of their depositions remains undetermined, but this will mark the first instance of a former US president testifying before a congressional panel since Gerald Ford in 1983.

The House Oversight Committee, predominantly led by Republicans, had approved the contempt measure late last month, with some bipartisan support, including several Democrats. Clinton's deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña, confirmed on social media that the couple would comply and appear before the panel, criticizing the committee's handling of the investigation.

Ureña stated, They negotiated in good faith. You did not. He emphasized that the Clintons have previously submitted sworn statements and have provided all the limited information they possess regarding Epstein. The Clintons have characterized the legal summonses as politically motivated efforts aimed at embarrassing their political adversaries, as suggested by former President Trump.

Bill Clinton has not faced accusations from Epstein's survivors, and he has denied any knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes. Congressional scrutiny continues as questions arise about the Clintons' association with Epstein and the potential implications of their testimony.

Furthering the discussions, Clinton appeared in Epstein's private jet logs and was depicted in recently released photos taken at Epstein's estate. A letter from the Clintons to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer criticized his management of the investigation, suggesting his actions hindered the pursuit of factual clarity while alleging partisan bias.

Comer defended the subpoenas, stating they were passed with bipartisan support and asserting that no one is above the law. He lamented the continuous delays from the Clintons in providing testimonies, emphasizing the need for accountability.

}