URGENT UPDATE: Hillary Clinton emerged from a dramatic six-hour closed-door testimony on October 30, 2023, sharply criticizing Republican lawmakers for keeping her deposition out of public view. Following her testimony in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton expressed her frustration, stating, “They had a chance to do it in public, and I wish they had done it in public.”
Clinton’s remarks come as the House Oversight Committee continues its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who had connections with high-profile individuals. Clinton accused GOP members of avoiding transparency, asserting that the decision to hold the session behind closed doors was misguided. “I think they’re making the wrong decision, avoiding doing it in public,” she emphasized, declaring she would not testify again if a public session is called later.
The questioning took an unexpected twist near the end, with Clinton stating she was asked about “UFOs” and the “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory. “It got quite unusual because I started being asked about UFOs and a series of questions about Pizzagate, one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories,” she explained, highlighting the bizarre direction of some inquiries.
Despite her criticisms, Clinton acknowledged Committee Chairman James Comer for his substantive questions, saying, “I want to see the truth come out.” She reiterated her lack of personal connection with Epstein, stating, “I did not know Epstein” and referring to Ghislaine Maxwell as merely “an acquaintance.”
Rep. William Timmons described the session as “frustrating,” claiming Clinton was evasive. “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, expressing that the American public deserves clear answers regarding the Clintons’ associations with Epstein.
Tensions escalated during the deposition when Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly shared a photo from the closed session, prompting Clinton to address the rule violation. “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 revealed.
Clinton’s testimony began at 11 a.m. and concluded shortly after 5 p.m., setting the stage for the next phase of the investigation as her husband, former President Bill Clinton, is scheduled for his own deposition, which is expected to be longer. Neither Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein or Maxwell, although Bill Clinton’s past relationship with Epstein is under scrutiny.
As the investigation unfolds, the implications of these testimonies are significant for both the Clintons and the broader political landscape. Watch for updates as Bill Clinton prepares to face questioning in the coming days.
