Former US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe
The Clintons have agreed to provide testimony in the congressional investigation regarding prominent sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after facing a threat of contempt.
Feb 3, 2026 / GMT+6
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2016, will participate in the congressional inquiry into the deceased Epstein, according to a spokesperson for Bill Clinton.
This announcement from the Clintons on Monday potentially prevents a scheduled vote in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives to hold the prominent Democratic figures in contempt for not appearing before Congress, which might result in criminal charges.
“The former President and former Secretary of State will attend. They are eager to establish a precedent that holds true for everyone,” said Angel Urena, deputy chief of staff for the Clintons, in a social media statement.
Urena shared the announcement above a statement from the House Oversight Committee earlier on Monday, which accused the Clintons of “defying lawful subpoenas” and “attempting to evade contempt by seeking special treatment.”
“The Clintons are not above the law,” declared the Oversight Committee.
🚨 After defying lawful subpoenas, Bill and Hillary Clinton are trying to dodge contempt by requesting special treatment.
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) February 2, 2026
The Clintons are not above the law.
Our response to the Clintons' latest demands 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/C5NI1c3ysg
Last week, the committee suggested that the couple be held in contempt for not testifying regarding their ties to Epstein.
While the Clintons indicated a willingness to assist with the committee’s investigation into Epstein, they declined to appear in person, arguing the inquiry was a partisan effort aimed at shielding President Donald Trump, who had longstanding connections with Epstein.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his approval of the Clintons' statements but did not clarify if the chamber would proceed with its planned contempt vote.
Democrats argue that the House investigation is being weaponized to target Trump's political adversaries—despite Trump’s long-standing associations with Epstein—rather than to perform genuine oversight.
Trump spent several months trying to prevent the release of investigative documents related to Epstein, but pressure from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters and some Republican lawmakers compelled him to authorize the disclosure of millions of documents in the case.
Bill Clinton took multiple flights on Epstein’s jet in the early 2000s after his presidency. He has since expressed regret about their connection, claiming he was unaware of Epstein’s unlawful activities.
Hillary Clinton maintained that she had no substantial interactions with Epstein, never boarded his plane, and never set foot on his private island.
The Epstein Probe: Power, Influence, and Accountability:
1990s–2000s: Epstein builds wealth and social access; socializes with politicians, royalty, billionaires, and academics. High-profile contacts later named include Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and others (being named ≠ accused).
2005–2008: Florida investigation leads to a controversial plea deal (lenient sentence). Scrutiny grows over how Epstein’s influence and connections may have helped him.
2019 (July): Epstein arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges in New York; renewed attention on his network of elites.
2019 (Aug): Epstein dies in jail; probes expand into who enabled or benefited from his activities.
2021: Ghislaine Maxwell (his close associate) convicted of sex trafficking, reinforcing claims of an organized operation.
2024–2025: Courts release sealed documents from civil cases, publicly naming many powerful individuals connected socially or professionally to Epstein—most deny wrongdoing; only a few face legal consequences.
