BREAKING: Hillary Clinton has emerged from a lengthy, closed-door deposition regarding the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, delivering a sharp rebuke to Republican lawmakers and the secretive nature of the proceedings. Just moments ago, she spoke to reporters after the intense six-hour session in Chappaqua, New York, revealing her dissatisfaction with the GOP’s decision to keep her testimony out of the public eye.
Clinton criticized the committee for missing the opportunity to hold a public hearing, stating, “They had a chance to do it in public, and I wish they had done it in public. And I think they’re making the wrong decision.” She firmly declared she would not participate in any future public session if one were scheduled, emphasizing the lack of transparency in the investigation.
During her testimony, which lasted from 11 a.m. to shortly after 5 p.m., Clinton faced what she described as repetitive questioning, stating, “I answered questions repetitively, literally over and over again.” Notably, she disclosed that the inquiry took a bizarre turn towards the end, with questions about UFOs and the infamous Pizzagate conspiracy theory. “It then got, at the end, quite unusual,” she explained, highlighting the absurdity of some lines of questioning.
Despite her frustration, Clinton praised committee chairman James Comer for the substantive nature of some inquiries. “I want to see the truth come out. So, that was a reassuring way to end a very long, repetitive deposition,” she added. Clinton reiterated her lack of personal connection to Epstein and described her acquaintance with Ghislaine Maxwell as minimal, saying she only knew her “as an acquaintance.”
In stark contrast, Comer described the deposition as “productive,” but noted that Republicans were not fully satisfied with Clinton’s responses. He remarked, “The number of times that she said, ‘I don’t know, you’ll have to ask my husband,’ was more than a dozen.” The committee plans to question former President Bill Clinton next, with Comer indicating that his deposition will be even longer.
Tensions erupted during the deposition when Rep. Lauren Boebert reportedly shared a photo from inside the closed session, causing disruptions. Clinton condemned the violation of agreed-upon rules, stating, “We had to cease the hearing for a period of time until we could get assurances that no rules would be broken going forward.”
Clinton’s testimony marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigation, as the committee seeks clarity on the associations surrounding Epstein and his alleged network. With Bill Clinton’s deposition on the horizon, the implications of these proceedings are likely to resonate throughout the political landscape.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops and the committee prepares for the next phase of its inquiry.
