THE LEX WEXNER EPSTEIN FILES GOP OVERSITE INTERROGATION

Les Wexner sat for a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.The questioning took place at his mansion in New Albany, Ohio, rather than in Washington, D.C. The session lasted approximately six hours and was part of an ongoing congressional investigation into the files and associates of Jeffrey Epstein.Participants: The deposition was attended by several House Democrats, including Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA) and Representatives Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Dave Min (D-CA), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), and Stephen Lynch (D-MA). While Republican staff members were present, Republican congressmembers did not attend, citing a medical procedure for Chairman James Comer.Wexner's Defense: In a prepared opening statement, Wexner described himself as "naïve, foolish, and gullible," stating he was "duped by a world-class con man." He maintained that he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities and that he completely severed ties in 2007.Committee Reaction: Following the session, Democratic lawmakers expressed sharp skepticism, with Rep. Robert Garcia calling Wexner’s denials "bogus" and Rep. Dave Min stating that the claim of "see no evil, hear no evil" was not credible given the length of their relationship.Public Record: The committee has indicated that a video and transcript of the deposition will be released to the public; some sources reported a video was made available on YouTube the following day (February 19).+1Key Details of the Interrogation: