Clintons postpone testimony in Epstein investigation by House panel

 October 14, 2025

Hold onto your hats, folks—Bill and Hillary Clinton have dodged their scheduled depositions with the House Oversight Committee over their ties to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein, as New York Post reports.

The Clintons were set to face tough questions about their connections to the disgraced financier, but both have deferred their appearances before the committee investigating Epstein’s web of influential contacts.

Let’s roll back the clock to early August when Oversight Chairman James Comer issued subpoenas to both Clintons, signaling a no-nonsense probe into Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Comer didn’t mince words about the public’s curiosity, stating, “Everybody in America wants to know what went on in Epstein Island, and we’ve all heard reports that Bill Clinton was a frequent visitor there, so he’s a prime suspect to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee” (James Comer). Well, if that doesn’t light a fire under this investigation, what will?

Delayed Depositions Raise Eyebrows Among Observers

Hillary Clinton was supposed to testify on Oct. 9, but she didn’t show up, leaving committee members and the public waiting for answers.

Bill Clinton, slated for the following Tuesday, also got a pass on his deposition, with no clear date for when he’ll face the panel.

Currently, the Oversight Committee is hashing out new dates with the Clintons’ attorney, but the delay has folks wondering if there’s more to this story than meets the eye.

Epstein’s White House Visits Under Scrutiny

Let’s not forget the history here—Epstein visited the White House at least 17 times during Bill Clinton’s presidency, even dropping a $10,000 donation to the White House Historical Association back in 1993. That’s quite the cozy relationship for someone later revealed as a predator.

Then there’s the personal touch—a note allegedly penned by Bill Clinton for Epstein’s 50th birthday book in 2003, which raises questions about just how close these two were.

While Clinton has admitted to flying on Epstein’s plane for work tied to his Clinton Global Initiative, he’s been adamant about never visiting Epstein’s infamous island, a claim echoed by Maxwell’s insistence that Clinton “absolutely never” set foot there (Ghislaine Maxwell). Still, flying on that plane doesn’t exactly scream “I’m keeping my distance,” does it?

Clinton’s Regret and Maxwell’s Defense

Ghislaine Maxwell, for her part, has tried to separate Clinton from Epstein, claiming her friendship with the former president was entirely distinct. She’s on record saying Clinton was her friend, not Epstein’s, and that they got along famously. But isn’t it convenient to draw that line now, after the scandal has exploded?

Bill Clinton himself has expressed deep regret over ever crossing paths with Epstein, a sentiment that feels a tad late given the years of scrutiny he’s faced.

The former president has made it clear he wishes he’d steered clear of Epstein entirely, but those plane rides and past associations aren’t so easily erased from the public’s memory.

Public Deserves Answers on Epstein Ties

Here’s the kicker—despite all the smoke, Bill Clinton hasn’t been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein’s crimes. That’s an important distinction, though it doesn’t quiet the calls for transparency.

The American people aren’t asking for a witch hunt; they’re asking for accountability, especially when it comes to Epstein’s island and the elite circles that may have enabled his actions. Comer’s bipartisan subpoena, which even Democrats supported, shows this isn’t just partisan noise—it’s a genuine quest for the truth.

Until the Clintons sit for their depositions, questions will linger about what they knew, when they knew it, and why these delays keep happening. The House Oversight Committee must press forward, because sunlight is the best disinfectant for scandals like this.