Archive photo: Bill Clinton during a visit to financier Epstein
“I knew Epstein only briefly, and our acquaintance ended long before his crimes became known to the public,” Clinton stated.
According to him, “during those few meetings, I did not notice anything that could indicate what was really happening.”
“I realize that I saw and, more importantly, that I did not see. I understand what I did and, more importantly, what I did not do. I did not observe or commit anything reprehensible,” he added.
Clinton also noted that, as a person who grew up in an atmosphere of violence, he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he had known about his deeds, and that he himself would have called for justice if he had any idea about the financier's crimes.
Hillary Clinton, for her part, claimed that she was unaware of any wrongdoing. She stated: “I had no idea about his criminal activities. I cannot recall ever meeting Mr. Epstein. I did not fly on his plane and did not visit his island, homes, or offices. I have nothing more to add,” she said before the congressmen.
In November 2025, Donald Trump, who was then serving as president, signed a law requiring the publication of all materials related to the Epstein case.
Both Democrats and Republicans faced criticism for their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier, the Democratic Party released Epstein's letters, which claimed that the then-president “knew about the girls.” Following this, Trump called on the FBI to investigate Bill Clinton's ties to Epstein.
