Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took the offensive on Thursday during her highly anticipated testimony before the House Oversight Committee. Clinton accused the Republican-led panel of using her to "distract" from President Donald Trump’s own connections to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Appearing at a closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, she slammed the proceedings as a "fishing expedition" designed to cover up for the current administration.
"Instead, you have compelled me to testify, fully aware that I have no knowledge that would assist your investigation," Clinton’s opening remarks stated. She maintained that she has no recollection of ever meeting Epstein and has never visited his private island or offices. Clinton emphasized that a serious committee would focus on the "slap on the wrist" Epstein received in 2008 rather than pursuing political theater.
Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., insisted that the purpose of the investigation is to understand the "vast web" of Epstein’s influence. While Comer noted that no one is currently accusing the Clintons of wrongdoing, he raised questions about Ghislaine Maxwell’s attendance at Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding. Republicans also plan to scrutinize allegations that Epstein solicited funds for the Clinton Foundation at his various properties.
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who is currently running for governor of the Palmetto State, was the first lawmaker to question the former First Lady. Mace has been a vocal proponent of releasing all Department of Justice files related to the Epstein case. She reportedly questioned Clinton on her ties to Maxwell and other high-profile figures mentioned in the newly released "Epstein Files."
Clinton’s remarks also took aim at President Trump, noting that his name appears tens of thousands of times in the investigative records. She suggested that if the committee were serious about the truth, it would ask the current president directly about his involvement under oath. Both the current and former presidents have seen their names surface in the files, alongside figures like Bill Gates and Leslie Wexner.
The two-day affair will continue tomorrow when former President Bill Clinton is expected to undergo an "even longer" deposition. GOP lawmakers traveled to the Clintons' hometown as part of a deal to secure their in-person participation. As the "clown show" of partisan finger-pointing continues, the American people are still waiting for a "biological truth" regarding the full extent of Epstein’s predatory network.