Hillary Clinton took a firm stance during her opening testimony before lawmakers examining the Epstein files, using the moment to challenge the focus of the investigation rather than defend her husband.
Appearing before a congressional panel in a closed-door session, the former Secretary of State denied any personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein and maintained that she had no knowledge of his criminal conduct.
Instead of addressing long-standing questions about Bill Clinton’s past interactions with Epstein, she directed attention toward broader political dynamics surrounding the inquiry, signaling that the investigation itself was politically motivated.
Clinton emphasized that she has consistently advocated for victims of trafficking and argued that the scrutiny placed on her and her family distracts from efforts to pursue justice for those harmed.
Her testimony comes as part of an ongoing congressional review into Epstein’s network and the possible involvement of high-profile figures, with former President Bill Clinton expected to provide his own testimony separately.