Hillary Clinton is set to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives committee about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein, ahead of her husband Bill Clinton's testimony on Friday.
Foreign news agencies report that Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, is scheduled to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives oversight committee on Thursday, 26 Feb 2026 local time, amid an investigation into the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted financier guilty of child sexual abuse.
Mrs. Clinton recently agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee, as will her husband Bill Clinton, former U.S. president.
Previously, the Clintons rejected calls to testify in Epstein's case, claiming the demands were politically motivated. However, their agreement to testify comes after Congress prepared to vote on contempt of Congress charges against both, with several Democrats supporting the action.
Hillary Clinton told BBC in Berlin, Germany last week that the summons to testify is merely a "ploy" by the Republican Party to divert attention from questions about the relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
"We have nothing to hide," she said. "We have repeatedly called for the full disclosure of these documents because we believe 'sunlight is the best disinfectant.'" Clinton also asserted that she has never met Epstein but admitted to having met Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's close associate, on some occasions, including at her daughter's wedding.
Bill Clinton acknowledged knowing Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes before his death in 2019. He said he severed ties with Epstein two decades ago and expressed regret for any past association.
Bill Clinton is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Friday, 27 Feb.
Documents and millions of photographs released by the U.S. Department of Justice in Epstein’s case include Bill Clinton's name and images, prompting questions about his relationship with Epstein.
Hillary Clinton's testimony will begin at 11:00 a.m. local time in Chappaqua, New York, near their home. Typically, such testimonies are held in private, but the Clintons have fought for public testimony to prevent selective and unfair media leaks.
Bill Clinton's appearance on Friday is highly anticipated, marking the first time a former U.S. president has testified before a congressional committee since Gerald Ford was questioned in 1983.
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Source:bbc