Garcia: Hillary Clinton is not pleading the fifih at deposttion

Garcia: Hillary Clinton is not pleading the fifih at deposttion

House Oversight Committee Probes Hillary Clinton’s Epstein Ties as Democrats Push for Trump Testimony

On February 26, 2026, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee conducted a closed-door deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation into ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton, who did not invoke the Fifth Amendment, asserted she had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities and challenged the panel to pursue former President Donald Trump for answers regarding his connections to Epstein.

Top Democrat on the committee, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), echoed Clinton’s call, urging Trump to testify under oath about his extensive ties to Epstein, which appear tens of thousands of times in released government documents. “The American people have a right to answers,” Garcia stated, emphasizing survivor demands for transparency.

The committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), defended the investigation as bipartisan and aimed at understanding “many things about Epstein,” including his trafficking network. However, the closed-door format has drawn criticism. Bill Clinton previously likened the process to a “kangaroo court,” while Democrats argue the probe is politically motivated.

Clinton’s deposition followed Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to testify, as she invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a prior committee appearance. Unlike Maxwell, Clinton and her husband agreed to testify after Republicans threatened contempt of Congress. Both claim to have severed ties with Epstein before his 2008 conviction.

The investigation has global implications, with Epstein’s network ties prompting scrutiny of figures in business, politics, and academia. While no criminal charges have been filed against the Clintons, the release of Epstein-related documents continues to reshape reputations and spark calls for accountability.

As the committee prepares to question Bill Clinton on Friday, the debate over transparency and political bias remains central to the proceedings.