A seven-hour deposition concluded with a statement. Former President Bill Clinton, visibly strained, addressed the nation Friday evening following intense questioning by the House Oversight Committee regarding his connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
The deposition, conducted from an office in Chappaqua, New York, centered on the extent of Clinton’s knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Chairman James Comer revealed Clinton testified that, to his understanding, former President Trump was not involved with Epstein.
Clinton emphasized his commitment to the rule of law, stating he participated in the questioning because “America was built on the idea that no person is above the law. Even presidents.” He framed his testimony as a civic duty, a necessary step to ensure such abuses never happen again.
He acknowledged a “brief acquaintance” with Epstein, but insisted it ended long before the full scope of Epstein’s crimes became public. Clinton maintained he never witnessed anything during their limited interactions that suggested the horrors unfolding beneath the surface.
Throughout the deposition, Clinton’s legal team frequently intervened, reportedly attempting to limit his responses. This suggests a sensitivity surrounding the information he possessed, and a careful strategy to control the narrative.
Clinton also voiced strong objections to his wife, Hillary Clinton, being compelled to testify. He asserted she had no recollection of ever meeting Epstein and played no role in the unfolding scandal.
In a surprising turn, former President Trump offered a brief defense of Bill Clinton earlier in the day. He stated he “doesn’t like seeing him deposed,” but pointedly noted he himself had been subjected to far more scrutiny.
Clinton repeatedly stressed what he *didn’t* see and what he *didn’t* do, echoing a central theme of his opening statement to the committee. He presented himself as a witness to a darkness he didn’t fully comprehend, a bystander to unspeakable acts.
The former President’s statement, delivered in a hoarse voice, was a carefully constructed defense, a plea for understanding, and a reaffirmation of his belief in the American legal system. It marked a significant moment in a continuing investigation with far-reaching implications.
