UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has made headlines after emerging from a marathon six-hour deposition regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, blasting GOP lawmakers for their closed-door tactics. Just hours ago, Clinton criticized the House Oversight Committee’s decision to keep her testimony private, stating, “They had a chance to do it in public, and I wish they had done it in public.”
The former Secretary of State spoke to reporters in Chappaqua, New York, following her questioning, which began at 11 a.m. and wrapped up shortly after 5 p.m. She expressed frustration over the repetitive nature of the session, highlighting that she was asked the same questions “literally over and over again.” Clinton asserted that the Republican-led committee is making a mistake by avoiding public hearings, stating, “I think they’re making the wrong decision.”
Clinton’s testimony took an unexpected turn when she was asked about UFOs and the debunked conspiracy theory known as Pizzagate. “It then got, at the end, quite unusual,” she remarked. Despite her criticisms, Clinton acknowledged the efforts of committee chairman James Comer, appreciating what she described as substantive lines of inquiry.
The former First Lady reiterated her lack of connection to Epstein, asserting she only knew Ghislaine Maxwell as an acquaintance. When questioned about Maxwell’s presence at her daughter Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, Clinton explained that Maxwell was merely a “plus-one of someone invited.”
Following the deposition, Comer characterized the session as “productive,” but noted that Republicans were left unsatisfied, citing moments where Clinton reportedly deflected questions by saying, “I don’t know, you’ll have to ask my husband.” Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, is set to undergo his own deposition, which Comer indicated would be longer and more complex.
Tensions flared during the session when Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly shared a photo from the closed deposition room, prompting Clinton to voice her concerns about violations of agreed-upon rules. “We had to cease the hearing for a period of time until we could get assurances that no rules would be broken going forward,” she explained.
Rep. William Timmons described the session as “frustrating,” asserting that Clinton’s responses were evasive. He emphasized the need for accountability, stating, “The American people deserve answers.” The committee’s investigation continues, with Bill Clinton’s testimony likely to bring further scrutiny to the controversial ties between the Clintons and Epstein.
As the fallout from this deposition unfolds, the implications for both Clintons remain significant. The public awaits Bill Clinton’s testimony, which will be pivotal for the ongoing investigation. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
