UPDATE: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton emerged from a lengthy, closed-door deposition on October 30, 2023, criticizing Republican lawmakers for their handling of her testimony regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. After more than six hours of questioning by the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton expressed frustration over the lack of transparency, stating, “They had a chance to do it in public, and I wish they had done it in public.”
The urgency of her statements comes as the committee faces mounting pressure to address public concerns surrounding Epstein’s high-profile connections. Clinton accused GOP members of dodging a public hearing, emphasizing her dissatisfaction with their decision to keep the inquiry private. “I think they’re making the wrong decision, avoiding doing it in public,” she reiterated, vowing not to appear again if a public session is scheduled later.
The questioning took an unexpected turn, with Clinton revealing she was asked bizarre questions about UFOs and Pizzagate, which she labeled as “one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories.” Despite her critiques, Clinton acknowledged the committee chairman James Comer for some substantial inquiries, calling the experience “reassuring” at its conclusion.
Clinton firmly stated that she did not know Epstein personally and described her connection to Ghislaine Maxwell as merely an acquaintance, explaining that Maxwell attended her daughter Chelsea’s wedding as a “plus-one of someone invited.” This statement comes as scrutiny intensifies on former President Bill Clinton, who is scheduled to undergo his own closed-door deposition soon.
Rep. William Timmons described the session as “frustrating,” criticizing Clinton’s frequent reliance on her husband for answers. “The number of times that she said, ‘I don’t know, you’ll have to ask my husband,’ was more than a dozen,” Timmons remarked, underscoring the public’s demand for clarity regarding the Clintons’ past associations with Epstein.
Tensions also flared during the deposition over alleged rule violations, as Rep. Lauren Boebert reportedly shared a photo from inside the closed hearing. Clinton expressed her discontent, 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 around 11 a.m. and concluded shortly after 5 p.m., marking a pivotal moment in the committee’s investigation as it prepares for Bill Clinton’s upcoming questioning. As the story develops, the implications of these testimonies could have significant repercussions for both Clintons and the ongoing Epstein investigation.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
