Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered high-stakes, closed-door testimony today in Chappaqua, New York, as part of the GOP-led House Oversight Committee Epstein probe. The tense, hours-long session marks a pivotal moment in Chairman James Comer’s investigation into the federal handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. With Hillary Clinton testimony Epstein headlines dominating the news cycle, the deposition sets the stage for former President Bill Clinton’s scheduled appearance tomorrow.
Inside the Closed-Door Deposition
The deposition, held at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center near the Clintons' residence, was described by sources inside the room as ’combative’ and ’strictly partisan.’ While the specific transcript remains under seal, insiders report that Clinton steadfastly denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal sex trafficking network. She reportedly told investigators she ’had no idea’ about the crimes committed by Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, characterizing her interactions with Maxwell as limited to charitable functions years ago.
Clinton’s legal team had fought the subpoena for months, arguing that the Jeffrey Epstein House investigation was a political weapon rather than a genuine fact-finding mission. In her opening statement, released to the press shortly after proceedings began, Clinton accused Republicans of conducting a ’fishing expedition’ designed to distract from questions surrounding President Donald Trump’s own appearances in recently released Epstein documents. ’I am here because you have compelled me, not because I have answers that will satisfy your conspiracy theories,’ she reportedly told the committee.
Boebert Photo Incident Halts Proceedings
The seriousness of the political news February 2026 cycle was briefly punctuated by drama when the deposition was abruptly paused in the afternoon. Reports confirm that proceedings came to a halt after Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) allegedly took a photograph of Clinton inside the hearing room and shared it with a conservative social media influencer. Taking photos during closed-door depositions is a violation of House rules, leading to a heated exchange between Democratic and Republican members.
Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA) blasted the breach of protocol, calling it ’unacceptable’ and proof that the investigation was ’content creation for right-wing media, not congressional oversight.’ The session resumed only after a strict warning from Chairman Comer regarding device usage, adding another layer of tension to an already volatile day.
James Comer Hillary Clinton Showdown
For James Comer Hillary Clinton has been a primary target since he took the gavel. Comer argues that the Clintons’ testimony is essential to understanding why federal agencies may have been lenient toward Epstein in the past. ’The American people deserve to know if political power was used to shield a predator,’ Comer told reporters outside the venue. He insisted that the committee is simply following the Epstein flight logs evidence and visitor records, regardless of political affiliation.
However, critics point out that while Bill Clinton’s name appears frequently in flight logs from the early 2000s, Hillary Clinton’s connection to the financier is virtually nonexistent in the official documentation. This discrepancy has fueled Democratic arguments that calling her to testify is a strategic move to energize the GOP base ahead of the midterms.
What to Expect from Bill Clinton's Deposition
Attention now shifts to the Bill Clinton deposition 2026, scheduled for tomorrow, February 27. Unlike his wife, the former president faces more direct scrutiny due to his documented travel on Epstein’s private jet, the ’Lolita Express.’ Legal experts anticipate tomorrow’s questioning will be far more granular, focusing on specific dates and flight manifestations that have surfaced in the latest tranche of declassified Department of Justice files.
The House Oversight Committee Epstein probe has promised to release transcripts of both depositions after a review period. As the investigation continues, the political fallout is expected to widen, with both parties using the testimony to sharpen their narratives on corruption and accountability in Washington.
