Bill Clinton Denies Knowing Woman in Controversial Epstein Hot Tub Photo During House Deposition
CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. — Former President Bill Clinton broke his silence on the infamous photograph showing him in a hot tub alongside a woman whose identity remains redacted, during a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. The deposition is part of the committee’s ongoing bipartisan investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network and its connections to prominent figures.
Clinton was questioned extensively about the photo, which surfaced among millions of pages released by the Department of Justice in its Epstein files. According to sources with direct knowledge of the deposition who spoke on condition of anonymity, Clinton stated unequivocally that he did not know the woman pictured and denied any sexual contact with her.
One source familiar with the testimony indicated that Clinton suggested the photo was taken at a public hotel pool, a claim that was not challenged by committee members during the session. The former president’s remarks come a day after his wife, Hillary Clinton, was deposed by the same committee in the ongoing probe.
The House Oversight Committee has been investigating Epstein’s extensive network, which included his close associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking minors. The committee aims to uncover the extent of Epstein’s connections to influential individuals and hold those involved accountable. Clinton’s testimony is expected to be a full-day session, with lawmakers pressing him on his relationship with Epstein and Maxwell.
In his opening statement, Clinton maintained that he had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities and asserted that he “saw nothing” inappropriate during his interactions with Epstein. The former president’s deposition is a significant development in the congressional inquiry, which has drawn national attention due to the high-profile names involved.
The investigation is being conducted with oversight from the House of Representatives, which has the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents. The committee’s work complements ongoing efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other federal agencies to pursue justice in the Epstein case.
Clinton’s appearance before the committee underscores the persistent scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s connections to powerful figures and the broader implications for accountability in cases of sexual exploitation. The House Oversight Committee has emphasized its commitment to transparency and justice, signaling that “powerful people” will be held responsible as the investigation unfolds.
For more information on the congressional probe and related developments, visit the House Oversight Committee’s official website and the Department of Justice portal on the Epstein case.
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