Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before House Republicans on Wednesday regarding a congressional investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein, asserting she possessed no relevant information about his criminal activities.
Clinton appeared before the House Oversight Committee following a subpoena, delivering prepared remarks that challenged the legitimacy of the inquiry. She denied ever meeting Epstein, flying on his aircraft, or visiting his properties.
Clinton’s Testimony
During her testimony, Clinton stated, “You have compelled me to testify, fully aware that I have no knowledge of your investigation,” according to her prepared statement. She maintained that she had no knowledge of criminal conduct by Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Clinton criticized the committee’s focus, arguing that lawmakers possessed no factual basis for assuming she held relevant information about Epstein’s trafficking network. She reiterated her position in a sworn declaration submitted to the committee.
Political Dispute Over Investigation
Clinton suggested the inquiry was designed to deflect scrutiny from President Donald Trump rather than advance substantive investigation. She called on lawmakers to question Trump directly under oath if his name appeared in relevant records.
Republican lawmakers and the White House rejected assertions that the investigation was politically motivated, stating Congress has a responsibility to examine all potential connections to Epstein’s network. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer defended the subpoena’s necessity.
Document Release and Background
Clinton urged broader transparency regarding the government’s handling of Epstein-related records, advocating for the public release of investigative files consistent with legal requirements and victim protections. Federal authorities have released some court documents, while other records remain subject to legal restrictions.
Epstein, a financier with connections to numerous prominent figures, died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Maxwell was later convicted on sex trafficking-related charges for helping recruit underage girls for Epstein.
This story has been updated. CNN’s Digital Team contributed to this report.
