Bill Clinton says Trump spoke of 'great times' with Jeffrey Epstein in early 2000s

In Brief

Bill Clinton testified that Donald Trump mentioned having 'great times' with Jeffrey Epstein before their fallout, according to a deposition video.

Key Facts

• According to a video of a House deposition, Bill Clinton said Donald Trump told him he had 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein around 2002 or 2003
• Both Bill Clinton and Donald Trump were associated with Jeffrey Epstein before Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from a minor
• Donald Trump has publicly stated that he and Epstein later fell out
• The deposition video featuring Bill Clinton's statement was released on a Monday
• Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to charges related to soliciting prostitution from a minor

What Happened

According to a video released Monday, former President Bill Clinton testified in a House deposition that Donald Trump told him he had 'some great times' with Jeffrey Epstein around 2002 or 2003. Both Clinton and Trump had associations with Epstein prior to Epstein's 2008 guilty plea for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Trump has stated publicly that he and Epstein later had a falling out.

Why It Matters

The testimony adds to public records about the relationships between prominent individuals and Jeffrey Epstein before his criminal conviction. It may be relevant to ongoing public and legal examinations of Epstein's network and associations. The statements were made in the context of a formal deposition and have been publicly released.