Former U.S. President Bill Clinton was questioned under oath about Jeffrey Epstein’s death during a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
The testimony is part of an ongoing congressional review tied to newly released records connected to Epstein’s criminal investigations.
On January 20, the Department of Justice released more than three million documents related to Epstein’s case, renewing scrutiny around individuals who had previous associations with him.
In the weeks following the release, several high-profile figures were called to testify. Clinton appeared for two days, one day after testimony from Hillary Clinton. Committee chairman James Comer had warned that contempt proceedings could be considered if the Clintons declined to cooperate.
Epstein died in a federal detention facility in New York in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His death was officially ruled a suicide.
During questioning, lawmakers asked Clinton whether he personally believed Epstein had taken his own life. Clinton adviser Cheryl Mills noted that the inquiry was speculative, and a committee member reframed the question to ask whether Epstein — described as a “friend” — had shown signs of being suicidal. Mills disputed the “friend” label, calling them merely “friendly.”
Clinton responded that he did not know the answer. “I don’t know what the medical finding was,” he said. “I’ve accepted in my own mind that I don’t know.” He clarified that while he has a personal view, he acknowledged uncertainty and noted that none present could claim knowledge beyond the official determination.
Years after Epstein’s death, the circumstances remain a topic of public debate. The release of federal documents and congressional questioning has renewed attention on transparency and accountability in high-profile investigations. Lawmakers have not indicated when additional transcripts or recordings may be released, leaving Clinton’s testimony as part of the ongoing review of Epstein’s network and related inquiries.