Pat Fallon questions Bill Clinton’s memory over Epstein visits: ‘Doesn’t pass the smell test’

WASHINGTON, DC: Rep Pat Fallon (R-Texas) is questioning former President Bill Clinton’s story about his interactions with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Fallon argues that Clinton’s explanation during a congressional investigation "doesn’t pass the smell test."

After the House Oversight Committee’s high-profile depositions of both Bill and Hillary Clinton, Fallon raised concerns about the former president’s memory, especially considering Clinton’s long history of recalling small personal details.

Pat Fallon claims Bill Clinton's ‘recall is legendary’

Fallon raised concerns about Clinton’s relationship with Epstein after leaving office.

“The thing about Bill Clinton is his recall is legendary,” Fallon said in a televised interview. “If he meets somebody 20 years ago, he’ll remember the exact conversation and probably what you wore. That’s been going on for decades.”

In a letter to lawmakers last month, Clinton said he did not recall seeing Epstein around the White House during his presidency.

However, visitor logs have shown Epstein visited the White House multiple times in the early 2000s.

Fallon said, “I find it interesting that he said in a letter to us last month that he didn't recall ever really seeing Jeffrey Epstein around the Clinton White House, even though Epstein was there 17 times within two years.”

Allegations and sworn testimony

Fallon pointed to what he described as “three credible witnesses” who claim to have seen Clinton on Epstein’s island, allegations the former president has repeatedly denied.

“And also, there are three credible witnesses that see that say that they saw Bill Clinton on Epstein Island. He denies that,” Fallon added.

The congressman emphasized that if new evidence emerges that contradicts Clinton’s testimony, further action could follow. "So at least we've under oath, we got, you know, he's on the record, and if there's any new evidence, then, you know, he'll have to be held accountable for it.”

“Even more problematic, post-presidency, he was chumming up with that same Jeffrey Epstein again,” Fallon said. “So that really doesn’t pass the smell test to me personally.”

The Clintons’ depositions come as people are once again looking closely at Epstein’s network of powerful associates.

This follows the release of more documents and increased political pressure from Republicans to revisit unanswered questions.

Democrats have called the GOP-led inquiry politically motivated. They point out that many public figures from both parties had past contact with Epstein before his 2008 conviction in Florida charges.

Despite this, Fallon and other Republicans maintain that sworn testimony is crucial for creating a clear record.