Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have declined to sit for depositions requested by House investigators probing the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, according to reporting this week.
The Clintons were invited to provide sworn testimony as part of a broader congressional investigation into Epstein’s network of powerful associates and the institutional failures that allowed his crimes to continue for years.
House investigators reportedly sought testimony regarding Bill Clinton’s past interactions with Epstein, including documented travel on Epstein’s private jet and social contacts during the 1990s and early 2000s. Clinton has previously acknowledged limited contact with Epstein but has denied any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s criminal activity.
The New York Post reported that attorneys representing the Clintons informed congressional staff that the former president and former first lady would not comply with the deposition requests. No public explanation was provided beyond standard legal positioning.
The investigation is part of a renewed effort by House Republicans to uncover how Epstein — who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges — was able to operate for decades with apparent protection from powerful institutions and individuals. Lawmakers have argued that full transparency is necessary to restore public trust and ensure justice for victims.
Critics say the Clintons’ refusal to testify highlights a double standard in accountability, where political elites are shielded from scrutiny that ordinary Americans would face. Supporters of the investigation contend that congressional oversight is not optional, particularly when credible questions remain unanswered.
From a Christian moral perspective, the Epstein case continues to expose the rot that festers when power is divorced from righteousness. Scripture repeatedly warns that leaders who exploit the vulnerable or evade truth will ultimately face judgment, even if earthly systems fail to hold them accountable.
While no criminal charges have been filed against Bill or Hillary Clinton in connection with Epstein, investigators maintain that sworn testimony could help clarify timelines, associations, and the broader culture of silence that surrounded Epstein’s operations.
The House investigation remains ongoing, with additional witnesses expected to be called in the coming months as lawmakers press for answers long denied to victims and the American public.
