Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has decided that if she’s going to testify about Jeffrey Epstein, she wants the cameras on. On Thursday, Clinton publicly requested that her deposition—and that of her husband, former President Bill Clinton—be conducted on camera and in full public view as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
The move came with a familiar tone. Clinton accused House Republicans of “playing games,” claiming that for months she and Bill Clinton had cooperated in good faith, providing sworn statements about what they knew. According to Clinton, that wasn’t good enough for Republicans, who she said “moved the goalposts” and turned the investigation into “an exercise in distraction.” Her solution was equally familiar: take the fight public.
“So let’s stop the games,” Clinton said, directly challenging Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer. “If you want this fight, let’s have it—in public. You love to talk about transparency. There’s nothing more transparent than a public hearing, cameras on.”
Comer, for his part, was unimpressed by the framing. He responded that the testimony will be public regardless, noting that transcripts, audio, and video recordings are set to be released. He added that the committee is even exploring the legality of live-streaming the depositions, something that has rarely, if ever, been done. What Comer made clear, however, is that the sudden enthusiasm for cooperation only appeared after pressure mounted.
Rep. James Comer says he will not bring Hillary Clinton into a public hearing to testify about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
He says the closed door deposition will be made public with audio, video, and a transcript.
“Everyone in America will have access to it.” pic.twitter.com/Zj2P71vaqr
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) February 6, 2026
Just weeks ago, the Clintons failed to appear for scheduled depositions, prompting the Oversight Committee to move toward contempt proceedings. That effort gained real momentum. Last week, nine Democrats joined Republicans in voting to hold Bill Clinton in contempt, while three Democrats did the same regarding Hillary Clinton.
A full House vote was looming when, suddenly, the Clintons agreed to testify. Comer described the reversal bluntly: they “completely caved” once it became clear the House would act.
The depositions are now scheduled. Hillary Clinton will appear on February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on February 27. The committee insists the goal is not spectacle, but accountability and transparency, particularly for survivors of Epstein’s abuse as the Justice Department continues releasing millions of pages of related documents.
To be clear, neither Clinton has been accused of participating in Epstein’s crimes. Bill Clinton, however, did have a documented relationship with Epstein in the early 2000s, including multiple trips aboard Epstein’s private jet. A photograph showing Clinton receiving a back massage from Epstein accuser Chauntae Davies has also circulated for years. While none of Epstein’s victims has accused Clinton of wrongdoing, those associations remain a matter of public interest.
