Bill Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein’s sex crimes

Bill Clinton Asserts No Awareness of Epstein’s Sexual Offenses

In a newly released video, former U.S. President Bill Clinton reiterated his claim of having no prior knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual misconduct. The footage, part of a congressional hearing, captures Clinton’s sworn testimony to the House Oversight Committee, which took place over two days last week. According to the recording, Clinton stated that his first encounter with Epstein occurred in 2002 aboard the financier’s private jet, during a humanitarian mission linked to the Clintons. Their connection, however, ended within a year of that meeting.

Clinton’s Testimony and Epstein’s Conviction

Clinton emphasized that he did not recognize Epstein’s involvement in child sexual exploitation until after the financier’s 2008 guilty plea for soliciting prostitution from a minor. He explained that nothing he witnessed during their time together indicated Epstein was trafficking women. “I saw no evidence that led me to believe he was involved in human trafficking,” he said during the session.

Hillary Clinton’s Lack of Recollection

Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton, his former spouse, testified that she cannot recall meeting Epstein. This comes amid increasing pressure for transparency in Epstein-related investigations, though neither Clinton nor his wife has faced formal accusations. The depositions are part of ongoing efforts to trace the financial and personal ties connected to Epstein’s criminal activities.

Clinton also referenced a conversation with Donald Trump, who had not yet joined the Republican Party at the time. The former president claimed Trump mentioned having “some great times” with Epstein, though he stressed that Trump never implied any wrongdoing. “Trump said we had some great times together, but we fell out because of a real estate deal,” Clinton noted, highlighting the claim that their relationship with Epstein was purely personal.

Clinton asserted that nothing he observed during their time together suggested Epstein was engaged in human trafficking activities.

Both Clintons and Trump acknowledged their association with Epstein before his 2008 guilty plea. They consistently maintained that they did not see any proof of his criminal behavior. The video, which requires JavaScript to view, underscores the growing scrutiny of Epstein’s network and the role of high-profile figures in his operations.