Overview
- The former president appeared under oath in Chappaqua and said he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal conduct.
- Hillary Clinton testified the previous day, said she does not recall ever meeting Epstein, and pressed for President Trump to be called to testify.
- Committee chair James Comer has stated the panel cannot depose a sitting president, highlighting procedural and partisan disputes over the witness list.
- The Clintons initially resisted subpoenas and offered written statements but agreed to appear after contempt threats, with both interviews conducted behind closed doors despite their request for a public hearing.
- The inquiry was reignited by Department of Justice disclosures of files and photos that reference prominent figures without proving crimes, while Bill Gates separately accepted responsibility for his past contacts with Epstein and apologized to his foundation staff.