UPDATE: In a fiery post-deposition press conference, Hillary Clinton condemned Republican lawmakers for their handling of her testimony in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation. After a grueling six-hour closed-door session on October 17, 2023, in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton accused the GOP of avoiding a public forum to address critical questions surrounding Epstein.
Emerging from the hearing, Clinton expressed her frustration, stating, “They had a chance to do it in public, and I wish they had done it in public.” She asserted that the decision to keep the testimony private was misguided, emphasizing, “I think they’re making the wrong decision.” Clinton also indicated she would refuse to testify again if a public session were eventually scheduled.
The former Secretary of State revealed that the questioning took an unexpected turn, stating, “It then got, at the end, quite unusual because I started being asked about UFOs and a series of questions about Pizzagate.” She described these inquiries as “one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories” that have circulated online.
Despite her sharp criticism, Clinton acknowledged the substantive nature of some questions posed by James Comer, the committee chairman, saying, “I appreciated that. I want to see the truth come out.” Clinton reiterated her lack of personal connection to Epstein and described her acquaintance with Ghislaine Maxwell as minimal, claiming she knew her only as a “plus-one of someone invited” to her daughter Chelsea’s wedding.
Following the deposition, Comer labeled the session as “productive,” but noted dissatisfaction among Republicans. “The number of times that she said, ‘I don’t know, you’ll have to ask my husband,’ was more than a dozen,” he remarked.
Tensions escalated during the hearing after Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly shared a photo from inside the deposition room, prompting Clinton to voice her concerns about rule violations. “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.
The deposition, which began at 11 a.m. and concluded shortly after 5 p.m., sets the stage for the next phase of the investigation, with Bill Clinton scheduled for his own closed-door testimony. While neither Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing concerning Epstein or Maxwell, the incoming questioning of Bill Clinton is expected to draw significant public interest.
In response to the day’s events, Rep. William Timmons described the session as “frustrating,” expressing that Clinton was “obstinate and sort of annoyed at the process.” He added, “The American people deserve answers” regarding the Clintons’ associations with Epstein.
As the investigation unfolds, the implications of these testimonies could resonate deeply within the political landscape, raising questions about accountability and transparency. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
