Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. Secretary of State, appeared before Congress to strongly deny any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased financier convicted of sexual crimes and accused of trafficking underage girls. During her closed-door session in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton reiterated that she did not recall ever meeting Epstein, nor traveling on his private jet or visiting his properties. She insisted that she had no additional information to contribute to the ongoing investigations regarding Epstein's criminal activities.

In her appearance, Clinton accused the Republican-led committee of attempting to distract from President Donald Trump's own historical relationship with Epstein, who was found dead in his jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. She characterized the hearing as a partisan political theater and a disservice to the American people, alleging that her subpoena aimed to obscure the president's past actions amidst legitimate calls for accountability.

The testimony is part of a broader scrutiny surrounding Epstein's dealings and connections within elite societal circles, where Clinton finds herself once more at the center of a political controversy. This comes as many seek to peel back the layers surrounding the Epstein case, examining the implications for public figures and the justice system's handling of such crimes. Clinton's strong denial and her comments regarding the motivations behind her testimony highlight ongoing divisions in American political discourse.