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Clinton Calls for Trump Oath Testimony as House Epstein Probe Intensifies

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Clinton Testifies, Denies Epstein Knowledge, Demands Trump Oath On 26 February 2026 Hillary Clinton appeared before the Republican‑led House Oversight Committee in Washington, stating she never met Jeffrey Epstein, never visited his island, and has no information to aid the investigation [1][2]. She urged the panel to summon President Donald Trump and require him to answer “the tens of thousands of times he shows up in the Epstein files” under oath [1][2]. Clinton also asserted she is “100 % sure the former president knows nothing of Epstein’s crimes,” reinforcing her claim of no personal involvement [1][2].

Committee Chair Schedules Bill Clinton Testimony for Next Day Committee chair James Comer said the probe’s purpose is to “understand many things about Epstein” and announced that former President Bill Clinton will be questioned on 27 February 2026 [2]. The hearing is closed‑door; the Clintons initially resisted the subpoena but agreed to testify after threats of contempt, requesting public depositions that were denied [2]. Bill Clinton later described the process as a “kangaroo court,” and the session was briefly halted when a photo of Hillary’s deposition leaked online [2].

Flight Records List Trump on Epstein Jets Eight Times DOJ‑released flight logs show Donald Trump’s name on eight Epstein passenger manifests between 1993 and 1996, contradicting his claim of never flying on the financier’s plane [1]. Bill Clinton’s own travel history includes multiple trips on Epstein’s private jet and 17 White House visits by Epstein, though Clinton says he has not spoken to Epstein for more than a decade [1]. These records fuel the committee’s push for Trump’s sworn testimony [1].

DOJ Releases Redacted Files, Finds No New Prosecutable Evidence The Justice Department made public over three million redacted Epstein documents, concluding they contain no element for further charges [1]. Maxwell’s attorney David Oscar Markus said his client would testify honestly if granted a presidential pardon, asserting the innocence of both Trump and the Clintons [1]. The release underscores the investigation’s reliance on congressional subpoena power rather than new criminal evidence [1].

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Timeline

1993‑1996 – Flight logs show Donald Trump’s name on eight Epstein passenger manifests, contradicting his claim that he never flew on Epstein’s plane [2].

1990s‑early 2000s – Bill Clinton takes multiple trips on Epstein’s private jet and hosts Epstein at the White House 17 times, establishing a documented connection between the former president and the financier [2].

Oct 2025 – The Clintons reject a congressional subpoena and demand a public hearing, refusing to appear before the House Oversight Committee [2].

2025 – The Justice Department releases more than three million redacted Epstein documents, concluding the files contain no new prosecutable evidence [2].

Early Feb 2026 – After Republicans threaten contempt, the Clintons agree to comply with the subpoena, insisting their depositions be public even as the committee keeps the sessions closed [1].

Feb 26, 2026 – Hillary Clinton testifies before the Republican‑led House Oversight Committee, says she has no information on Epstein’s crimes, affirms she is “100 % sure” Trump knows nothing of those crimes, and demands Trump be summoned to testify under oath about his thousands of appearances in the Epstein files [1][2].

Feb 26, 2026 – Committee chair James Comer states the probe’s purpose is to “understand many things about Epstein” and announces the panel will question former President Bill Clinton the next day [1].

Feb 26, 2026 – Democratic members Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam press the committee to compel Trump’s testimony, citing missing FBI files that contain serious sexual‑abuse accusations against the former president [1].

Feb 26, 2026 – The closed‑door hearing is briefly halted after a photo of Clinton’s deposition leaks online, prompting mixed reactions from nearby residents and accusations of rule violations [1].

Feb 27, 2026 – Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear before the Oversight Committee for questioning about his past contacts with Epstein [1].

Future (contingent) – Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Markus, says his client will testify honestly if granted a presidential pardon, indicating a potential new witness in the Epstein investigation [2].