Clinton denies wrongdoing in House inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein case

February 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Clinton denies wrongdoing in House inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein case

Former US President Bill Clinton Testifies Before House Oversight Committee

Bill Clinton has testified before the House Oversight Committee, stating that he did “nothing wrong” in connection with his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The testimony came on the heels of his wife Hillary Clinton’s appearance at the committee hearing the previous day.

According to reports, Clinton was questioned by the committee regarding his interactions with Epstein during a 2002 trip to Africa. Clinton has maintained that he did not engage in any improper activities and had no knowledge of Epstein’s alleged wrongdoing.

Clinton’s testimony is part of an ongoing inquiry into the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Epstein’s activities. The committee is examining the extent to which Clinton and his associates were aware of Epstein’s alleged misconduct, including allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.

The former president’s statement that he “saw nothing” and did not engage in any wrongdoing has been confirmed by the committee. However, the full details of Clinton’s testimony remain under wraps due to the closed-door nature of the hearing.

Clinton’s wife Hillary appeared before the committee earlier in the day, where she also addressed questions regarding her husband’s relationship with Epstein. The inquiry into Clinton’s interactions with Epstein is ongoing and has sparked renewed scrutiny of the former president’s activities during his time in office.

Source: Al Jazeera