By Trendsetter Tribune 
CHAPPAQUA, NY — Former President Bill Clinton is appearing before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door deposition today, Friday, February 27, 2026, marking the first time in U.S. history a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under subpoena.
The testimony, taking place in Chappaqua, New York, follows a months-long legal battle between the Clintons and Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY). The investigation focuses on Bill Clinton’s documented ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, specifically regarding the former president’s use of Epstein’s private planes for philanthropy trips and potential knowledge of his criminal activities.
Key Background and Context
- The Subpoena Fight: Both Bill and Hillary Clinton initially resisted the subpoenas, leading to a bipartisan committee vote to recommend holding them in contempt of Congress. They agreed to testify in February to avoid potential criminal charges.
- Hillary Clinton’s Testimony: Yesterday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified for several hours, stating she had “no knowledge” of Epstein’s crimes and did not recall meeting him. She derided the proceedings as “partisan political theater” and accused Republicans of holding a “fishing expedition” to distract from other issues.
- Unauthorized Photo Leak: Thursday’s deposition was briefly halted after Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) leaked a photo of Hillary Clinton testifying to a conservative influencer, violating committee rules prohibiting photography inside the closed-door meeting.
Inside the Testimony: What to Expect
Republicans are expected to grill Bill Clinton on his interactions with Epstein, including trips taken on Epstein’s jet in 2002 and 2003, and his presence at White House events during his presidency.
“The American people have a lot of questions. To my knowledge, the Clintons haven’t answered very many, if any, questions about their knowledge or involvement with Epstein and Maxwell.” — Rep. James Comer (R-KY)
While Bill Clinton has appeared in photos with Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, he has maintained he cut ties with Epstein well before his 2008 conviction and has not been accused of any wrongdoing connected to the crimes.
Demands for a “Fair Procedure”
The Clintons and Democrats on the committee have strongly criticized the decision to hold the depositions behind closed doors rather than in a public hearing, labeling the restriction a “kangaroo court” and a “one-sided political hit job.”
Democrats have also demanded that the committee pivot its focus to investigate ties between Epstein and other figures, arguing that current President Donald Trump also appears thousands of times in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department.