Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives as part of its ongoing investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to U.S. media reports. The decision follows months of resistance to subpoenas issued by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee and comes just days before lawmakers were expected to move forward with a vote to hold the couple in contempt of Congress.
The committee has been investigating Epstein’s network of powerful associates and examining whether federal authorities failed to properly pursue or prosecute him and others connected to his activities. Lawmakers have argued that testimony from high-profile figures, including the Clintons, is necessary to fully understand Epstein’s relationships and the extent of his influence. Committee aides confirmed that negotiations with Clinton representatives led to an agreement for testimony, though details about the timing and format have not yet been finalized.
Bill Clinton has previously acknowledged limited social contact with Epstein in the early 2000s, including travel on Epstein’s private jet, but has consistently denied any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s criminal behavior. Hillary Clinton has also denied any wrongdoing and has said she had minimal interaction with Epstein. Both have maintained that the congressional inquiry has been politically motivated, a claim rejected by committee leaders.
The Epstein investigation has intensified in recent months following the release of previously sealed court documents and renewed public scrutiny of individuals connected to the disgraced financier. Lawmakers say the Clintons’ testimony could be a significant development in the probe, which aims to determine whether justice was obstructed and whether systemic failures allowed Epstein to evade accountability for years.
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