Former U.S. President Bill Clinton told lawmakers he does not remember his alleged encounters with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell during hours of testimony before the U.S. House Oversight Committee.
During the hearing, Clinton repeatedly stated that he had no recollection of specific meetings or interactions with Epstein or Maxwell, despite persistent questioning from members of Congress seeking clarification about their past connections.
The testimony comes amid renewed scrutiny of prominent individuals who had contact with Epstein before his arrest in 2019. Epstein, a financier who cultivated relationships with influential figures in politics, business and entertainment, was accused of operating a large-scale sex trafficking network involving underage girls.
Lawmakers questioned Clinton about travel records and social gatherings where Epstein and Maxwell were reportedly present. However, the former president maintained throughout the session that he could not remember details of the alleged encounters.
Members of the committee said the inquiry forms part of broader efforts to understand the extent of Epstein’s network and whether individuals in positions of power were aware of or ignored warnings about his activities.
Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking involving minors. He later died in a New York detention facility while awaiting trial, a death that sparked widespread controversy and multiple investigations. Maxwell, accused of helping recruit and groom victims for Epstein, was later convicted and sentenced to prison for her role in the trafficking scheme.
The congressional examination continues to draw attention to the longstanding relationships Epstein maintained with powerful figures and the unanswered questions surrounding his network and operations.
