**Hillary Clinton’s Words to Bill Before His 1998 Lewinsky Admission Revealed**
*Published: October 6, 2025, 2:30 p.m. ET*
In 1998, Hillary Clinton became the scorned woman after discovering that her husband, then-President Bill Clinton, had an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. RadarOnline.com can now reveal the exact words the former First Lady had for Bill before he publicly admitted to the infidelity.
### What Did Hillary Clinton Tell Bill Clinton Before His Admission?
On August 17, 1998, after agreeing to provide testimony to prosecutors during a White House interview, Bill Clinton addressed the nation to confess his inappropriate relationship with 22-year-old Monica Lewinsky.
However, before his admission, Hillary gave him the cold shoulder.
“I didn’t much want to help Bill compose his public statement on a matter that violated my sense of decency and privacy,” Hillary recalled in her 2003 memoir, *Living History*.
She was noticeably absent when Bill delivered his speech, which was instead supported by his circle of advisors and their daughter, Chelsea.
Though not present at the speech, Hillary remembered the exact words she told her husband moments before his admission:
*“Well, Bill, this is your speech. You’re the one who got yourself into this mess, and only you can decide what to say about it.”*
### Why Did Hillary Stand By Bill?
During his address, the former Arkansas governor admitted to having “a relationship with Ms. Lewinsky that was not appropriate,” and confessed to misleading others, including his wife. He expressed deep regret for his actions.
Despite the scandal, Hillary stood by her husband. She explained her reasoning in the 2020 Hulu documentary *Hillary*:
*“I defended and stood by him because I thought the impeachment process was wrong, but that wasn’t the necessary answer to what I would do with my marriage.”*
Nearly 30 years later, the couple—married since 1995—is facing another major obstacle, this time involving the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
### Bill’s Jeffrey Epstein Problem Revealed
Bill Clinton, now 79, is under renewed scrutiny following the release of a handwritten note in which he praised Epstein’s “childlike curiosity.” The note was made public by U.S. lawmakers, reportedly infuriating Hillary.
The message was originally written for Epstein’s notorious 50th birthday book, a collection compiled by Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003. In it, Bill wrote:
*“It’s reassuring, isn’t it, to have lasted as long, across all the years of learning and knowing, adventures and [illegible], and also to have your childlike curiosity, the drive to make a difference and the solace of friends.”*
Following the publication of this message, an insider shared:
*“The shame never stops for Hillary. Each time Epstein’s name resurfaces, she’s dragged back into Bill’s messes. It is crushing pressure on her.”*
Other sources claim the 77-year-old Hillary is deeply troubled by the possibility of Bill’s true relationship with Epstein becoming public. She is reportedly consulting lawyers to determine her best course of action.
An insider added:
*“It really could be over. She’s long known what Bill is capable of.”*
Another source described Hillary as “enraged,” stating:
*“The people around her say she’s finished with him and out for blood… She doesn’t care what it costs in terms of money. She can’t bear to look at him after years of betrayal.”*
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This latest chapter adds a complex layer to the Clintons’ already tumultuous public and private lives, reigniting media and public attention on their relationship and Bill Clinton’s controversial associations.
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