On February 26, 2026, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered an opening statement during her closed-door deposition before the Republican-led House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The session, held near her home in Chappaqua, New York, was part of the committee’s investigation into the federal government’s handling of investigations and prosecutions related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her statement, Clinton denied any knowledge of or involvement in their criminal activities, stating she had no recollection of ever meeting Epstein, flying on his plane, or visiting his properties. She expressed outrage over Epstein’s crimes and highlighted her lifelong advocacy against sex trafficking, including efforts during her time as First Lady and Secretary of State to combat it globally through legislation and diplomatic pressure.Clinton sharply criticized the committee’s process as partisan and inadequate, accusing it of failing to pursue transparency or accountability seriously. She argued that the investigation appeared designed to protect certain political figures—implicitly referencing President Trump—rather than victims, pointing to limited public hearings, media exclusion, and a focus on her and her husband instead of broader issues like withheld DOJ/FBI materials or unprosecuted connections. She called for full release of Epstein-related files, subpoenas for relevant witnesses, and renewed commitment to supporting trafficking survivors, framing the probe as a distraction from addressing systemic failures in combating human trafficking under the current administration. The deposition was private and filmed, with former President Bill Clinton scheduled to testify the following day.

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