"Ask My Husband": Hillary Clinton Deflects Jeffrey Epstein Inquiries During Historic House Deposition

During a six-hour House Oversight deposition, Hillary Clinton denied knowing Jeffrey Epstein and repeatedly deferred specific questions to former President Bill Clinton.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 27, 2026, 4:18 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politico.

A Six-Hour Denial of Knowledge

Hillary Clinton sat for a transcribed, closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee on February 26, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files. Throughout the proceedings, Clinton remained steadfast in her assertion that she had no personal relationship, communication, or encounters with the convicted sex offender. In her opening statement, which she later shared on social media, she stated unequivocally that she never flew on Epstein's private plane, never visited his private island, and never set foot in his various homes or offices.

Despite the firm denials, Republican members of the committee, led by Chairman James Comer, characterized the testimony as uncooperative. Lawmakers noted that when pressed on specific social gatherings or the logistical details of her husband's charitable trips, Clinton frequently replied that they would "have to ask my husband." This tactical deferral has raised the stakes for Friday's deposition of Bill Clinton, whom Republicans view as a central figure in understanding how Epstein leveraged proximity to high-level political power to shield his criminal activities.

Addressing the Maxwell Connection and Social Overlap

While Clinton denied ever meeting Epstein, she did acknowledge a "casual acquaintance" with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate. Republicans queried the former Secretary of State on Maxwell’s attendance at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, a detail that has long circulated in political discourse. Clinton clarified that Maxwell attended as the guest of another invited individual rather than as a direct invitee of the family. She maintained that her interactions with Maxwell were limited to professional or social settings where many other high-profile figures were present.

The deposition was not without theatrical tension, as a brief pause was necessitated when a photograph of the closed-door proceedings was reportedly leaked to a right-wing commentator, an incident Clinton described as "very upsetting." Democrats on the committee, including Ranking Member Robert Garcia, defended Clinton's conduct, stating she answered all questions in good faith and accusing Republicans of engaging in a partisan "fever dream." They have called for the immediate release of the full, unedited transcripts to counter what they descri...