Members of Congress have made public the video recordings of Hillary and Bill Clinton giving private testimony regarding their past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. BBC
Video footage from closed-door depositions of Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton has now been made public. Members of the House Oversight Committee released more than nine hours of recorded testimony on Monday.
The recordings show both Clintons answering questions about their past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges.
Neither Hillary nor Bill Clinton has faced accusations from Epstein’s victims. However, Bill Clinton’s name appears in investigative files related to Epstein, including photographs. That fact led lawmakers to call the couple in for questioning.
Hillary Clinton Reacts to Photo Leak
One of the most tense moments occurred during Hillary Clinton’s testimony. A lawyer informed her that someone had shared a photo taken inside the deposition room.
Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert acknowledged that she had posted a photo from inside the room before the hearing began. A conservative influencer later shared the image online.
Clinton responded strongly. She struck the table and said, "it doesn't matter. We are all abiding by the same rules".
She then added, "I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done," and warned, "You can hold me in contempt from now until the cows come home."
Clinton stood up from her chair, and the session paused for a break. Afterward, her lawyer criticized the leak. "We find it unacceptable," the lawyer said. "We find it unprofessional and we find it unfair. We are looking forward to this being conducted under the rules and being conducted consistent with expectations."
Clinton had earlier requested an open hearing that the public could watch in real time. The committee denied that request.
Questions About “Pizzagate” and UFO Files
Several hours into the session, lawmakers raised topics beyond Epstein.
Congresswoman Boebert questioned Clinton about “Pizzagate,” a false conspiracy theory that claimed a child trafficking ring operated out of a Washington, D.C., restaurant.
Clinton rejected the claim firmly. "Pizzagate was totally made up. It was an outrageous allegation that ended up hurting a number of people," she said. "I can't believe you're even referencing it."
Another lawmaker asked about government files on unidentified flying objects. The discussion touched on past efforts during Bill Clinton’s presidency to review classified UFO material.
Hillary Clinton replied that she supports transparency. "I think whatever can be disclosed should be disclosed," she said.
Bill Clinton Addresses Epstein Ties
Bill Clinton also denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
In his opening remarks, he said he did not witness wrongdoing and described his relationship with Epstein as limited. He said their contact ended years before the criminal allegations became public.
Clinton also spoke about a conversation he once had with Donald Trump regarding Epstein. He recalled that Trump told him they had been friends but had a falling out over a land deal. Clinton said Trump never suggested anything improper during that exchange.
Hot Tub Photo Explained
During his testimony, Bill Clinton addressed a photograph released by the U.S. Justice Department. The image shows him sitting in a hot tub beside another person whose face appears redacted.
Clinton said he believed the photo was taken in Brunei at the end of an overseas trip. He explained that he stayed at a hotel recommended by the Sultan of Brunei and briefly used the pool area.
"I sat in the hot tub for five minutes, or whatever it was, and I got up and went to bed," he said. When asked about the identity of the other person, Clinton replied twice, "I don't know who that is."
He denied that any sexual activity took place.
Maxwell and Broader Investigation
Lawmakers also asked about Ghislaine Maxwell, who serves a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking linked to Epstein.
Bill Clinton declined to weigh in on whether she should receive clemency. He said he felt sadness when details of the case emerged but added that Maxwell committed serious crimes and should face punishment.
The newly released videos provide rare insight into how the Clintons answered questions under oath. Lawmakers continue to review the broader Epstein investigation as public interest remains high.
