Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship

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by The Associated Press
February 28, 2026
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Bill Clinton told Congress he "did nothing wrong" regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, denying knowledge of abuse.

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Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton stated he saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse during their interactions. He faced hours of questioning from lawmakers regarding his connections to the financier, which date back more than two decades. This congressional inquiry seeks to clarify the extent and nature of their association. The testimony provides Clinton's direct account amid ongoing public scrutiny of Epstein's network.

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Former President Bill Clinton faced questioning from Congress regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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