UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has emerged from a grueling six-hour deposition regarding the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, unleashing a scathing critique of Republican lawmakers. The closed-door session took place on October 30, 2023, at her home in Chappaqua, New York, and Clinton expressed her frustration over the lack of public transparency during the questioning.
Following the deposition, Clinton addressed reporters, stating she was asked the same questions “repetitively, literally over and over again.” She criticized the GOP for opting against a public hearing, insisting, “They had a chance to do it in public, and I wish they had done it in public.” Clinton further declared that she would not participate in any future public testimony if it were scheduled.
The former Secretary of State revealed that the questioning took a bizarre turn at the end, shifting to topics like UFOs and the discredited conspiracy theory, Pizzagate. “It was quite unusual because I started being asked about UFOs and a series of questions about Pizzagate,” she remarked, denouncing it as “one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories.”
Despite her criticisms, Clinton acknowledged the committee chairman, James Comer, for some “substantive lines of inquiry.” She stated, “I want to see the truth come out,” adding a note of gratitude for the reassurance provided by Comer amidst a lengthy and challenging deposition.
Clinton reiterated her lack of personal connection to Epstein, stating she knew Ghislaine Maxwell only as an acquaintance. When questioned about Maxwell’s presence at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, she clarified that Maxwell was merely a “plus-one of someone invited.”
Comer described the deposition as “productive,” but noted that Republican members were left unsatisfied. “The number of times that she said, ‘I don’t know, you’ll have to ask my husband,’ was more than a dozen,” he stated, emphasizing the need for clarity.
The tension during the session escalated when Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly shared a photograph from inside the deposition room, prompting Clinton to voice her concerns over rule violations. “We had a bit of a challenge in the beginning because we agreed upon rules based on the fact it was going to be a closed hearing at their demand,” she explained. “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 commenced at 11 a.m. and wrapped up shortly after 5 p.m., setting the stage for the next phase of the investigation, as Bill Clinton is scheduled for his own closed-door deposition soon. Neither has been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein or Maxwell, though Bill Clinton has a documented history with Epstein prior to the latter’s criminal activities becoming public.
The political fallout from this deposition is likely to continue, with Rep. William Timmons describing the session as “frustrating.” He asserted that Clinton was “obstinate and sort of annoyed at the process,” insisting that the American public deserves clear answers, especially regarding Bill Clinton’s connections.
Stay tuned as more developments unfold in this ongoing investigation.
