UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has emerged from a tense six-hour deposition regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, sharply criticizing Republican lawmakers for their decision to keep the proceedings behind closed doors. The former Secretary of State spoke to reporters in Chappaqua, New York, earlier today, where she expressed her frustration with the process and the GOP’s avoidance of a public hearing.
Clinton stated, “They had a chance to do it in public, and I wish they had done it in public,” emphasizing the importance of transparency. She accused the GOP of making a “wrong decision” by opting for secrecy. Clinton asserted that if a public session is scheduled later, she will not testify again.
The questioning took an unexpected turn, with Clinton revealing that she was asked about UFOs and the controversial Pizzagate conspiracy during the deposition. “It then got, at the end, quite unusual,” she remarked, calling Pizzagate “one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories” propagated online. Despite this, she acknowledged committee chairman James Comer for his substantive questions, saying, “I want to see the truth come out.”
Clinton reiterated her lack of personal connection to Epstein, stating she knew Ghislaine Maxwell only as an “acquaintance.” When pressed about Maxwell attending Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, she explained that Maxwell was merely a “plus-one of someone invited.”
Following the deposition, Comer described the session as “productive,” although he noted that Republicans were not entirely satisfied. He highlighted Clinton’s repeated responses of “I don’t know; you’ll have to ask my husband,” which occurred more than a dozen times.
Tensions flared during the deposition over alleged rule violations, particularly after Rep. Lauren Boebert reportedly shared a photo from inside the closed hearing. Clinton expressed her dismay, 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.”
The deposition began at approximately 11 a.m. and concluded shortly after 5 p.m., paving the way for former President Bill Clinton’s upcoming deposition, which is expected to be longer. Neither Hillary nor Bill Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein or Maxwell, although Bill Clinton’s past relationship with Epstein has raised questions.
As the investigation continues, Rep. William Timmons described the session as “frustrating,” stating that Clinton was “obstinate and sort of annoyed at the process.” He insisted that the American people deserve answers regarding the couple’s associations.
This ongoing saga highlights the complexities surrounding the Epstein investigation and the implications for those involved. As more information emerges, the public remains eager for transparency in the proceedings.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
