Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. Secretary of State, testified behind closed doors in New York as part of the investigation into the Epstein files. Her testimony lasted six hours, and after the session, she expressed her disappointment that the proceedings were not made public, stating that transparency would have benefited the committee and the public. Clinton highlighted the significance of her testimony given her husband's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that it was important for the committee to see the full context of the situation.

Clinton was called to testify due to her husband, former President Bill Clinton, being mentioned multiple times in relation to Epstein's activities. Though he has not been accused of any wrongdoing, his ties to Epstein, including visits to properties owned by Epstein and use of his plane, have raised questions. Hillary Clinton emphasized that prior to the 2008 criminal investigation into Epstein, most people, including her husband, had no idea about Epstein's illegal activities, setting the context for the testimonies that will follow.

The upcoming testimony from Bill Clinton is expected to provide further insight into his interactions with Epstein, and the public and media interest in this case remains high. The series of testimonies reflects a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's associates and the broader implications regarding accountability among powerful figures associated with him.