Hillary Clinton says she 'wants to see truth come out' after Epstein deposition
hillary clinton finished a full day of closed-door testimony on the Jeffrey Epstein files and said she "wants to see the truth come out, " framing her appearance as part of a contested, politically charged inquiry.
Clinton denies knowing Epstein and calls for more testimony
During the session, hillary clinton told lawmakers she has no information on Epstein's crimes and does not recall ever meeting or speaking to him. She echoed language from her opening statement, calling the proceedings "partisan political theater" and saying the committee should ask President Donald Trump to testify.
Photo leak forces pause in the closed-door session
Proceedings were abruptly paused earlier in the day after a photo from inside the closed-door meeting was leaked. Democrats on the Republican-led House Oversight Committee defended Clinton and said the release of the photo was "completely against the rules. " A confrontation over the image culminated when Representative Lauren Boebert sent a photo that later appeared on the X account of a right-wing podcaster; Clinton stormed out and the meeting took a break.
Clashes, unusual questions and a wider interrogation
Committee members pressed Clinton with a range of questions that she described outside the session as repetitive, unproductive and "unusual, " including lines of questioning about UFOs and conspiracy theories late in the day. She said, "I don't know how many times I had to say I did not know Jeffrey Epstein. " She frequently referred inquiries about Epstein to her husband, Former President Bill Clinton.
One Clinton done, another to come: Bill Clinton scheduled Friday
That's one Clinton down, and one more to go. Former President Bill Clinton is set to testify to the Oversight Committee on Friday. He has previously acknowledged taking trips on Epstein's plane but denies any knowledge of, or involvement in, Epstein's crimes. Chairman James Comer said he was "confident" that Bill Clinton's deposition "will last even longer than this one. "
Files, transcripts and survivors' concerns
There is no suggestion that appearing in the Epstein documents—millions of files relating to the late sex offender—implies any wrongdoing. A transcript of the day's hearing and a video of the testimony are expected to be released by the committee in the coming days. Observers and advocates for survivors have emphasized the need for straightforward enquiries; some warned the process is becoming shaped by partisan politics even as survivors press for answers and accountability.
Disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before the committee virtually earlier this month. The Clintons had criticized the hearings more broadly, calling them a distraction from President Trump's own connection to Epstein and from investigation into Epstein's other friendships.
Editors on the coverage were Oliver O'Connell and Ann Butler, with Sarah Smith and Nada Tawfik reporting from Chappaqua, New York. After the session, Chairman Comer said, "We learned a lot. There were a lot of questions that we asked that we, you know, weren't satisfied with the answers that we got, but we will continue to move forward. " Representative Lauren Boebert later posted on X: "No US ambassadors were harmed in the taking of today's photo, " a comment that referenced the death of a US ambassador in Benghazi in 2012 and clashed with the sharp political tone of the day.
The committee closed live coverage of the session for the day; it says a video and transcript will follow. The next confirmed event on the committee's schedule is Bill Clinton's deposition on Friday.
