Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is accusing the GOP-led House Oversight Committee of using her to “distract" from President Donald Trump.

26 Feb, 16:30 — 26 Feb, 17:01

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Why this matters

Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender whose network of powerful associates has been under intense scrutiny, particularly after his death. Hillary Clinton's testimony is part of ongoing investigations into who knew about or facilitated his crimes, and her involvement or lack thereof is a significant political and legal question for public figures.

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Hillary Clinton testified before the US House, denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities and stating she did not recall ever encountering him. While most outlets focus on her direct denials, some highlight her counter-accusations against the GOP and calls to question Donald Trump, introducing a political dimension to the coverage.

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balkan-webcentercenterneutralfactual reporting of Clinton's testimony

ndtvcentercenterneutralreports Clinton's denial and Epstein's characterization

svenska-dagbladetcentercenter-rightneutralfocuses on Clinton's denial of knowledge

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Coverage leans: center-right

Coverage is largely factual regarding Clinton's denial, but some outlets, particularly Fox News, frame her testimony within a political battle involving Donald Trump, contributing to an overall center-right lean.

What sources agree on

Hillary Clinton testified before US House lawmakers regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
She stated she did not know about Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.
She denied having information about Epstein's activities.

Where they diverge

Hillary Clinton's political counter-narrative during her testimony

Fox News

Focuses on Clinton accusing the GOP committee of using her to distract from President Donald Trump.

el-mundo

Highlights Clinton urging legislators to interrogate Donald Trump under oath.

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Presents her testimony as a straightforward denial of knowledge without mentioning political counter-accusations.

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Hillary Clinton testified before the US House.

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Hillary Clinton stated she did not know about Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.

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Coverage gaps

Hillary Clinton's accusation that the GOP-led House Oversight Committee is using her to distract from President Donald Trump.

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Hillary Clinton urging legislators to interrogate Donald Trump under oath.

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Hillary Clinton's specific denial of flying on Epstein's plane or visiting his island.

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?Originated as Satire

A photo shared in February 2026 authentically shows former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pulling on the tie of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein as former U.S. President Bill Clinton is laughing.

Snopes·27 Feb 2026Read →

How outlets covered this

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svenska-dagbladet

Hillary Clinton: Hade ingen aning om Epsteins kriminalitet

balkan-web

Hillary Clinton jep dëshmi para ligjvënësve amerikanë për Epstein: Nuk kam asnjë informacion për aktivitetet e tij kriminale

ndtv

'Heinous Individual, Didn't Know About Criminal Acts': Hillary Clinton On Epstein

Right-leaning

el-mundo

Hillary Clinton declara ante el Congreso que no conocía las actividades delictivas de Epstein: "Nunca volé en su avión ni visité su isla"

berlingske

Hillary Clinton afviser at have informationer om Epstein

Fox News

Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

Key entities

Hillary Clintonformer Secretary of State, witness Jeffrey Epsteinconvicted sex offender, subject of inquiry Donald Trumpcurrent President, subject of counter-accusation US House of Representativesconducting the inquiry Ghislaine MaxwellEpstein's ex-associate

Coverage Timeline

First report: Fox News · 26 Feb, 16:30|Full coverage: All 6 sources within 31m|Window: 31m

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Fox News26 Feb, 16:30First to report

Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

ndtv26 Feb, 16:51

'Heinous Individual, Didn't Know About Criminal Acts': Hillary Clinton On Epstein

balkan-web26 Feb, 16:54

Hillary Clinton jep dëshmi para ligjvënësve amerikanë për Epstein: Nuk kam asnjë informacion për aktivitetet e tij kriminale

svenska-dagbladet26 Feb, 16:57

Hillary Clinton: Hade ingen aning om Epsteins kriminalitet

berlingske26 Feb, 17:00

Hillary Clinton afviser at have informationer om Epstein

el-mundo26 Feb, 17:01Latest update

Hillary Clinton declara ante el Congreso que no conocía las actividades delictivas de Epstein: "Nunca volé en su avión ni visité su isla"

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el-mundo5d ago

Hillary Clinton declara ante el Congreso que no conocía las actividades delictivas de Epstein: "Nunca volé en su avión ni visité su isla"

La ex candidata demócrata insta a los legisladores a interrogar, bajo juramento, al acutal presidente Donald Trump Leer

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berlingske5d ago

Hillary Clinton afviser at have informationer om Epstein

Bag lukkede døre vidner Hillary Clinton om Jeffrey Epstein. Inden da har hun delt udtalelse.

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svenska-dagbladet5d ago

Hillary Clinton: Hade ingen aning om Epsteins kriminalitet

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balkan-web5d ago

Hillary Clinton jep dëshmi para ligjvënësve amerikanë për Epstein: Nuk kam asnjë informacion për aktivitetet e tij kriminale

Ish-Sekretarja e Shtetit, Hillary Clinton, po jep sot dëshmi para anëtarëve të Komitetit të Mbikëqyrjes së Dhomës së Përfaqësuesve të SHBA-së, si pjesë e hetimit mbi aktivitetet kriminale të Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton publikoi pak çaste më parë një deklaratë hapëse në rrjetet sociale, ku mohon çdo dijeni për aktivitetet kriminale të Epstein dhe Ghislaine Maxwell. […]

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ndtv5d ago

'Heinous Individual, Didn't Know About Criminal Acts': Hillary Clinton On Epstein

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told US House lawmakers that she did not know of late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his ex-associate Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes on the first day of depositions that will also include Bill Clinton.

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Fox News5d ago

Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is accusing the GOP-led House Oversight Committee of using her to “distract" from President Donald Trump.

Read full article →

Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Hillary Clinton: Hade ingen aning om Epsteins kriminalitet

Hillary Clinton jep dëshmi para ligjvënësve amerikanë për Epstein: Nuk kam asnjë informacion për aktivitetet e tij kriminale

'Heinous Individual, Didn't Know About Criminal Acts': Hillary Clinton On Epstein

Right-leaning

Hillary Clinton declara ante el Congreso que no conocía las actividades delictivas de Epstein: "Nunca volé en su avión ni visité su isla"

Hillary Clinton afviser at have informationer om Epstein

Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

'Heinous Individual, Didn't Know About Criminal Acts': Hillary Clinton On Epstein

Hillary Clinton jep dëshmi para ligjvënësve amerikanë për Epstein: Nuk kam asnjë informacion për aktivitetet e tij kriminale

Hillary Clinton: Hade ingen aning om Epsteins kriminalitet

Hillary Clinton afviser at have informationer om Epstein

Hillary Clinton declara ante el Congreso que no conocía las actividades delictivas de Epstein: "Nunca volé en su avión ni visité su isla"

Read at source (6 outlets)

Hillary Clinton declara ante el Congreso que no conocía las actividades delictivas de Epstein: "Nunca volé en su avión ni visité su isla"

Hillary Clinton afviser at have informationer om Epstein

Hillary Clinton: Hade ingen aning om Epsteins kriminalitet

Hillary Clinton jep dëshmi para ligjvënësve amerikanë për Epstein: Nuk kam asnjë informacion për aktivitetet e tij kriminale

'Heinous Individual, Didn't Know About Criminal Acts': Hillary Clinton On Epstein

Hillary Clinton tells House 'I do not recall ever encountering' Jeffrey Epstein

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