Part of the renewed scrutiny comes from records already made public:
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White House visitor logs released in 2016 show Epstein visited the Clinton White House 17 times between 1993 and 1995.
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Bill Clinton has acknowledged flying on Epstein’s private jet multiple times due to Clinton Foundation work.
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Clinton has consistently denied visiting Epstein’s private island or having any knowledge of illegal activity.
In his 2024 memoir, Citizen: My Life After the White House, Bill Clinton wrote:
“I wish I had never met him. My travel on his plane was not worth the years of questioning afterward.”
His remarks reflect both regret and frustration over the lasting controversy.
Maxwell’s Statements Add Another Layer to the Puzzle
Earlier this year, Maxwell gave an interview to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche where she clarified her view of the Clintons. According to her:
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Bill Clinton was her friend — not Epstein’s.
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She and the former president “got along very well.”
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She “never saw that warmth between Epstein and Clinton.”
These statements have been included in the committee’s analysis, although investigators note that Maxwell’s credibility is still closely evaluated due to her conviction and legal status.
What the Oversight Committee Is Trying to Discover
Despite the intense public speculation, the committee has emphasized that:
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The Clintons are not accused of criminal wrongdoing, and
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The purpose of the depositions is fact-finding, not prosecution.
Chairman Comer has framed the inquiry as an effort to determine whether federal agencies:
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Ignored warnings
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Overlooked critical evidence
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Downplayed or dismissed leads
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Acted under political pressure
Comer stated:
