CLINTONS IN THE HOT SEAT: Hillary and Bill Forced Under Oath in Epstein Probe — A Reckoning Years Overdue

In a moment the American Republic has long awaited, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton took the witness chair under oath before the Republican-led U.S. House Oversight Committee this Thursday — the opening salvo in a two-day deposition that will see her husband, former President Bill Clinton, follow suit on Friday.

This isn’t mere political theater. This is the first time in modern history a former First Lady and former President have been compelled to testify under oath about their ties — direct or indirect — to the late Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious trafficker who preyed on underage girls and wielded influence across elite circles.

For months, Republicans on Capitol Hill — led by Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) — battled the Clintons’ legal team in a grueling standoff that saw repeated refusals, legal quibbles and threats of criminal contempt. In the end, the Clintons caved to the pressure, agreeing to appear only after Comer advanced contempt resolutions and signaled the House was prepared to act.

The depositions are being held not in Washington but in Chappaqua, New York — the couple’s quiet suburban hometown — underscoring an effort by GOP lawmakers to bring accountability directly to the Clintons’ doorstep.

Today, Hillary Clinton insisted she has “very limited” information to offer about Epstein himself, claiming she never met him and only encountered Epstein’s convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, at Clinton Foundation events.

But a far-right reading of her testimony hinges on context: this deposition isn’t just about what Hillary claims she remembers — it’s about challenging the entire Democratic establishment’s credibility on issues of corruption, law enforcement, and power protection. After decades in public life, Clinton’s “limited knowledge” testimony over one of the most sinister figures in global sex trafficking history will do little to soothe the burning questions of millions of Americans.

Bill Clinton’s turn on the stand Friday marks a historic first — no former U.S. president has ever been subpoenaed and forced to answer questions under oath like this.

Republicans are expected to press him on his admitted multiple flights on Epstein’s private jet, his presence in newly released Department of Justice files, and the broader shadowy network that let Epstein operate for years.

Whether he can dodge the political fallout with his trademark charm — or if this moment marks the beginning of the end for the Clinton mystique — remains to be seen. But make no mistake: the American people are watching, hungry for answers that go beyond evasive Washington spin.

This showdown didn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s the culmination of years of public outrage over justice delayed and power shielded — from Epstein’s 2019 death while awaiting trial, to revelations about how political elites courted him and fed off his wealth.

For the first time in a generation, a broad swath of Americans — conservative, independent, and even disillusioned Democrats — are seeing that no one should be above the law. The depositions of Hillary and Bill Clinton aren’t just historic — they’re potentially the opening chapter in a wider reset of political accountability in Washington.

Stay with Capitol Times as we bring you key excerpts from the sessions and what they mean for the 2026 midterms, public trust, and the future of American governance.