Hillary Clinton Denies Any Connection to Jeffrey Epstein in Congressional Testimony
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has firmly stated she "never knew Jeffrey Epstein" following a tense, six-hour closed-door deposition before Congress. Speaking to reporters after the session in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton emphasized she answered "every one of their questions as fully as I could."
Clinton's Direct Denials and Details
Clinton explicitly denied any association with the late financier, saying: "I never met Jeffrey Epstein, never had any connection or communication with him." She elaborated further, adding: "I do not recall ever encountering Mr Epstein. I never went to his island. I never went to his home. I never went to his offices."
The deposition was ordered by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, chaired by James Comer, as part of its ongoing investigation into Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, and Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Clinton's Knowledge of Criminal Activities and Maxwell
Clinton asserted she had "no idea about their criminal activities" and described herself as "horrified by what we have learned about their crimes." She acknowledged knowing Maxwell "casually, as an acquaintance," including at events linked to the Clinton Foundation. Clinton noted that Maxwell attended her daughter's wedding, but only as someone else's guest.
Tensions and Controversial Questions During the Hearing
The hearing was marked by significant tensions. Clinton reported that proceedings were briefly disrupted after a Republican lawmaker shared a photo from the closed session online, violating committee rules. She also criticized questions about UFOs and the so-called "Pizzagate" conspiracy theory, labeling them as "vile, bogus conspiracy theories."
When pressed about photographs of her husband, former President Bill Clinton, with women referenced in Epstein files, Clinton clarified that his association with Epstein had ended years before the financier's crimes became public. Bill Clinton has previously acknowledged flying on Epstein's plane for charitable work but has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Clinton's Call for Broader Testimony and Committee Response
Clinton used her appearance to advocate for President Donald Trump to testify under oath, arguing that if the committee seeks the truth, it should question all prominent figures named in the files. In response, Comer stated that a transcript and video of the deposition would be released to the public.
This deposition underscores the ongoing scrutiny into high-profile connections to Epstein, with Clinton's testimony highlighting her efforts to distance herself from the scandal while calling for a more comprehensive investigation.
