Epstein Deposition Videos Show Tense Hillary Clash And Bill Clinton Fielding Questions On Epstein Ties
Newly released footage from the House Oversight Committee shows heated moments during the depositions of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as lawmakers pressed them about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
The most dramatic exchange came during Hillary Clinton’s testimony, when Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) took an unsanctioned photo that later appeared online. According to the video, Clinton became visibly angry after one of her attorneys raised concerns about the image.
“I am done with this if you guys are doing this, I’m done,” Clinton said, her voice raised. “You can hold me in contempt from now until the cows come home. This is just typical behavior.”
Boebert later acknowledged taking a photo but said it was snapped before the hearing formally began. Clinton responded that it did not matter, arguing that everyone was expected to follow the same rules. At one point, she pounded the table and stood up as if to leave. The deposition briefly went off the record before she returned and continued answering questions.
Clinton also sparred with Boebert over “Pizzagate,” the widely debunked 2016 conspiracy theory alleging that a Washington, D.C., pizzeria was connected to a Clinton-linked trafficking ring. When asked whether she had seen Epstein files referencing coded language tied to the theory, Clinton rolled her eyes and called the allegation “totally made up,” noting that it had led to a gunman firing shots inside Comet Ping Pong.
Another tense exchange occurred between Clinton and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who pressed her about emails involving now-Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and a 2015 fundraiser. Clinton pushed back, explaining her connection to Lutnick stemmed from his losses on September 11 while she served as a New York senator.
“You asked the question, I’m going to answer the question,” Clinton said after Mace attempted to interrupt her. When Mace referenced her own experience as a survivor of sexual abuse, Clinton responded sympathetically, saying she had read about Mace’s story and appreciated her advocacy for survivors.
Unlike his wife, Bill Clinton directly addressed questions about his relationship with Epstein, including his travel on Epstein’s private plane. When asked whether he ever had communications with Epstein related to young women or girls, Clinton responded, “No.”
The former president acknowledged taking several flights with Epstein for trips tied to his foundation but said he had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct at the time. He said his first memory of Epstein was boarding a plane for a foundation trip around 2002 and estimated taking one flight from Florida to New York and several others overseas.
Clinton also addressed photos released in Epstein-related document dumps, including an image of him in a hot tub with a woman whose identity was redacted. He denied having sex with the woman and said the photo was taken at a hotel in Brunei at the invitation of the country’s sultan. “I had forgotten that there was anybody in the hot tub,” he said.
At one point, Clinton read aloud a birthday note he had written for Epstein’s 50th birthday, in which he praised Epstein’s “childlike curiosity” and “wealth of friends.” After reading it, Clinton remarked, “Not a bad letter,” but insisted it had nothing to do with any criminal behavior. “Absolutely not. I knew nothing about that,” he said.
Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) had subpoenaed the Clintons last August. After initially resisting the depositions and accusing Republicans of political motives, the couple ultimately agreed to testify following bipartisan support for advancing contempt proceedings.
Neither Bill nor Hillary Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein’s crimes. Both have denied visiting Epstein’s private island. Democrats on the committee have indicated they would seek to subpoena President Donald Trump in the future if they gain control of the House, arguing that the panel has set a precedent by deposing former presidents.
Trump has denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes and has said he had a falling out with Epstein years ago. According to Bill Clinton’s testimony, Trump once mentioned that split during a charity golf event, saying their relationship ended over a real estate dispute.
The full depositions, each running more than four hours, were released by the committee and are now available to the public.