Hillary Clinton characterised her recent closed-door deposition before a U.S. congressional committee as “very long” and “repetitive,” following a six-hour session focused on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The former Secretary of State and two-term First Lady testified voluntarily on Thursday before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee. She stated she answered all questions fully but took issue with the format. Speaking to reporters in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton expressed disappointment that the committee did not hold a public hearing, forcing her to relay her statements to the press. She detailed being repeatedly asked about her knowledge of Epstein and his convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, stating, “I did not know Jeffrey Epstein. I never went to his island…” multiple times.
Clinton also revealed that she was questioned about unrelated internet conspiracy theories, including “UFOs and a series of questions about Pizzagate,” which she called “one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories.” Her criticism was echoed by Democratic committee member Representative Suhas Subramanyam, who described the deposition as a “political clown show” and argued the committee should interview people with direct ties to Epstein.
The hearing is part of a long-running, politically charged probe into Epstein’s network of powerful associates. Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, had for months refused to testify, alleging the investigation, chaired by Republican James Comer, was politically motivated. Their agreement to appear in February led Republicans to cancel a contempt of Congress vote. After her session, Clinton praised Comer for asking “significant questions” and said she wanted “the truth to come out.”
Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify on Friday. His name appears in Epstein-related documents, though he has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Epstein, a financier, ran a widespread sexual
