Bill, Hillary Clinton agree to testify in Epstein probe

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before a congressional investigation related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The development was confirmed on social media by Bill Clinton’s former deputy chief of staff, who said the Clinton couple would appear before the investigative committee and provide testimony as required.

The decision comes amid discussions in the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives over a possible vote to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt for allegedly defying congressional subpoenas.

Although several photographs of Bill Clinton appeared in Epstein-related documents released by the US Department of Justice, the former president has consistently denied any wrongdoing. He has also denied prior knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.

Late last month, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee approved a motion recommending contempt proceedings against the Clintons, with support from several Democratic members. Committee Chairman James Comer said the move sent a clear message that “no one is above the law.”

Lawyers representing the Clintons have previously described the committee’s subpoenas as “unenforceable,” stating that the couple had already provided all “limited information” in their possession related to Epstein. They argued that the subpoenas were politically motivated and aimed at harassing political opponents.

On Monday evening, Clinton spokesperson Angel Ureña confirmed in a post on X that the couple would comply with the request to testify. He said they were participating in good faith and hoped their cooperation would help establish a fair and consistent precedent.

None of Epstein’s accusers has ever alleged misconduct by Bill Clinton. The former president has repeatedly denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes.

Photographs released under congressional direction show Bill Clinton with Epstein and at one of Epstein’s properties. In one image, Clinton is seen near a swimming pool, while another shows him reclining in what appears to be a hot tub.

Clinton’s spokesperson said the photographs are decades old and predate public revelations about Epstein’s criminal activities, adding that Clinton had severed all ties with Epstein before those allegations became public.

Chairman Comer also said the decision to issue subpoenas was approved on a bipartisan basis, claiming that despite prolonged engagement with the Clintons’ legal team, the committee faced repeated delays.