Clinton Denies Any Wrongdoing Over Epstein Connections

 

Former United States President, Bill Clinton, on Friday denied any wrongdoing in his links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, as a congressional panel investigates the controversial ties. The former Democrat leader insisted he had severed all connections with Epstein well before the latter’s 2008 conviction for sex offenses.

“I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong,” Clinton declared in his opening statement, which was shared on social media.

The Republican chair of the House committee probing Epstein, James Comer, described the deposition as “very productive,” noting that Clinton answered—or at least attempted to answer—all questions posed to him. Meanwhile, Comer’s colleague, Nancy Mace, claimed there were “inconsistencies” in Clinton’s testimony, although no specifics were provided.

Democrats on the panel, however, shifted focus toward former President Donald Trump, who also had documented interactions with Epstein. Democrat committee member Suhas Subramanyam stated, “Let’s be real, we are talking to the wrong president,” emphasizing that Clinton had not evaded any questions.

Clinton, while refraining from directly naming Trump, said, “No person is above the law, even presidents — especially presidents.” Trump, in response, expressed skepticism over the process but affirmed his respect for Clinton.

Unlike Trump, Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have not been accused of a crime. Both previously resisted subpoenas but agreed to testify after House Republicans threatened contempt proceedings. Hillary Clinton, who testified on Thursday, called for Trump to appear before the committee, noting his frequent mentions in the Epstein files.

Clinton admitted to multiple interactions with Epstein and acknowledged flying on his private plane for Clinton Foundation humanitarian work. However, he insisted that he never visited Epstein’s notorious private Caribbean island and maintained that had he known of Epstein’s crimes, he would have “turned him in.”

The depositions are taking place in Chappaqua, New York, the Clintons’ residence, amid tight media and Secret Service coverage.

Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, was convicted in 2008 for soliciting sex from girls as young as 14. His death was ruled a suicide, fueling widespread conspiracy theories.

Previously unreleased photographs from the Epstein files show Clinton in a hot tub and swimming alongside Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s alleged accomplice. Clinton stressed that any images or interactions should not imply wrongdoing.