AT A GLANCE
- Bill and Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and denied having knowledge of his criminal activity.
- Hillary Clinton threatened to walk out of her closed door deposition after Rep. Lauren Boebert shared a photo taken during the session, prompting a heated exchange.
- Committee Chair James Comer said members were admonished and reminded that no photos or details from depositions can be released without authorization.
- The Clintons had previously requested a public hearing, arguing it would prevent disputes over leaks and closed door rules.
Clintons Deposition in Epstein Investigation Released by House Lawmakers
Video recordings of sworn testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were released Monday as part of a House investigation examining the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his connections to powerful figures.
The depositions, conducted by the House Oversight Committee, show both Clintons rejecting any suggestion they had knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct.
Bill Clinton Says He Had No Knowledge of Abuse
Bill Clinton acknowledged he had met Epstein years ago and traveled on his plane during humanitarian trips connected to the Clinton Foundation. However, he repeatedly stated that he was unaware of Epstein’s sex trafficking activities and denied any involvement in wrongdoing.
Clinton described their interactions as limited and said he cut ties once concerns surfaced publicly. Lawmakers questioned him about the nature of their relationship and whether federal authorities had ever raised concerns during his presidency. Clinton maintained that no such warnings were given.
Hillary Clinton Denies Ever Meeting Epstein
Hillary Clinton told investigators she never met Epstein and had no knowledge of his activities. Her deposition grew tense at times as questioning expanded beyond Epstein’s crimes and into unrelated conspiracy theories circulating online.
At one point, the former secretary of state objected to what she characterized as political theatrics, emphasizing that the focus should remain on victims and accountability.
The release of the testimony comes amid continued partisan divisions over the scope of the Epstein inquiry. Some Republican members have argued that transparency is necessary to address public suspicion about high profile individuals who associated with Epstein. Democrats counter that broad speculation distracts from the facts established in court.
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, a death that fueled years of conspiracy theories. Lawmakers say additional interviews may follow as the committee continues its review.
Hillary Clinton Erupts After Boebert Shares Unauthorized Deposition Photo
Tensions escalated during Hillary Clinton’s closed door testimony when Rep. Lauren Boebert shared a photograph of the former secretary of state while she was appearing before the House Oversight Committee.
According to video released by the committee, Clinton became visibly frustrated after her attorney informed her that an image from the deposition had been circulated to conservative media outlets.
“I’m done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done. You can hold me in contempt from now until the cows come home. This is just typical behavior,” Clinton said, threatening to walk out of the session.
Lawmakers are barred from publicly sharing details or images from closed door depositions unless transcripts or video are formally released.
Boebert, who was off camera but audible during the exchange, maintained that the photo had been taken before the deposition officially began.
“It doesn’t matter. We all are abiding by the same rules,” Clinton responded sharply.
Boebert later said she would remove the photo, acknowledging the restrictions.
The session briefly went off the record, suspending the video feed. When proceedings resumed, Clinton’s attorney, Cheryl Mills, said the Clinton team requested that reporters be allowed into the room to prevent similar incidents. That request was denied.
“We find it unacceptable, we find it unprofessional and we find it unfair,” Mills said of the image being shared.
Committee Chairman James Comer said he admonished members and reiterated that no photos or video were permitted during depositions.
“I’ve advised my members that no photos or videos during the deposition can be released. I understand the posted photo was taken before the deposition started. That will not happen again,” Comer said.
After the deposition concluded, Boebert defended her actions in an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo, arguing that information about the hearing had already been leaking throughout the day.
“There were Democrats and those at the minority party that were releasing information about the hearing throughout the day,” Boebert said. “And so there was a lot of things that were coming out of that room, but regardless, it was a photo.”
Ranking member Robert Garcia criticized the incident once proceedings resumed.
“It’s completely unacceptable that Oversight Republicans and its members in this moment chose to violate both committee rules and the agreement they negotiated directly with Secretary Clinton,” Garcia said.
He added that the Clintons had initially sought a public hearing specifically to avoid disputes over private deposition rules.
