Bill Clinton is finally talking about Jeffrey Epstein—and he’s saying there’s nothing to see here.
The former president spoke out after giving a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Friday.
Lawmakers questioned him about his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex trafficker.
In a video message that came out soon after, Clinton, who is 79, quickly tried to stop any suggestions that he knew more than he had already shared.
“I did nothing wrong,” Clinton said clearly.
He also said he had “no idea” about Epstein’s crimes during the time they were in contact many years ago.
Clinton’s remarks come after new documents related to Epstein were released on January 30, which has led to more questions about his relationship with the convicted financier—especially his time on Epstein’s private jet in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Clinton admitted to those interactions but described them as brief and not important.
“My short time with Epstein ended long before his crimes were known,” he said.
He added that he would not have been connected to Epstein if he had known what was going on behind the scenes. He also said he wouldn’t have flown on Epstein’s plane if he had any idea of what he was up to.
Instead, Clinton tried to change the story, saying he would have been one of the leaders fighting against Epstein if he had known the truth.
He called the way Epstein’s case was handled a “sweetheart deal” that didn’t help the victims.
Clinton also explained why he agreed to testify after a long legal battle.
First, he said it was about principle.
“America was built on the idea that no one is above the law—even presidents,” he said.
Second, he said the decision was about the victims.
“They deserve not just justice but healing,” he added, arguing that those affected by Epstein’s crimes have “been waiting too long for both.”
Still, Clinton said he had little useful information to give investigators.
He claimed he “never saw” anything during his time with Epstein that would have made him aware of the sex trafficker’s criminal activity.
Lawmakers had mixed responses.
Republican House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer praised Clinton’s cooperation, noting he answered all questions—even when his legal team told him to be careful.
“We’re going to bring in more people.
We’re not finished,” Comer said, showing the investigation is not over.
But not everyone agreed with Clinton’s explanation.
MAGA Rep. and conspiracy theorist Lauren Boebert, who once stopped Hillary Clinton’s deposition with an unauthorized photo, posted on X, saying: “Riiight.
This gaslighting is top shelf. Slick Willie is at it again.”
Clinton’s testimony—along with that of his wife, former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton—marks a historic moment: it’s the first time a former U.S. president has been forced to testify before Congress in such an investigation.
The couple were subpoenaed seven months ago but initially refused, leading to a long delay before they finally agreed to appear after missing a court date in January.
With his deposition done, Clinton is pushing for more transparency, not less.
He hopes the full release of his testimony will “motivate everyone to come before Congress and say what they know.”
He also wants the Justice Department to release the remaining Epstein-related documents.
This push is already starting to gain support in Washington.
Calls to make more documents public and get more Epstein associates to testify are beginning to split Republicans.
Some lawmakers are increasing pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ to make unredacted files available.
Comer has even suggested calling in more high-profile figures, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, as the committee broadens its investigation.
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