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Hillary Clinton walked out of a closed-door, six-and-a-half hour deposition this week insisting, over and over, “I did not know Jeffrey Epstein,” and then lectured reporters about the unfairness of a private hearing that she herself demanded be opened. Her performance was equal parts practiced indignation and political theater, and Americans deserve to see everything for themselves instead of being fed soundbites.
The deposition was even halted when a Republican lawmaker leaked a photo from inside the room, forcing a pause while assurances were obtained that the agreed rules would be enforced — an episode that exposed the secrecy the Clintons complain about but also benefit from. That pause only reinforced suspicions that this process is being managed to control optics instead of delivering transparency to the public.
Clinton insisted she only knew Ghislaine Maxwell “casually as an acquaintance” and that Maxwell came to Chelsea Clinton’s wedding as a guest of someone invited, pushing back against the mounting questions about social circles and influence. Whether Americans accept that explanation depends on whether the committee is honest about where the investigation goes next and whether it releases the full record.
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman Comer, have made clear they want fuller answers, and reporters were told Bill Clinton’s deposition would follow. Congress has a duty to follow the trail without fear or favor, and the Clintons’ willingness to appear under oath should come with a willingness to be seen doing so.
Instead of calming questions, Hillary’s comments that the questioning was “repetitive” and at times veered into fringe conspiracies only amplified public frustration; the American people are not satisfied with platitudes and rehearsed denials. If the committee truly wants to “investigate the investigations,” as she suggested, it should publish the full video and transcripts so citizens can judge for themselves.
Let’s be blunt: hardworking Americans aren’t fooled by staged indignation and closed-door arrangements designed to minimize embarrassment for the powerful. Whether you’re Democrat, Republican, or independent, you should want transparency — not privilege-protecting secrecy that benefits the elite while ordinary citizens are left in the dark.
Congress should stop playing procedural games and deliver a public accounting. The committee previously threatened contempt and took steps in January to escalate noncompliance, so if there was nothing to hide, the Clintons should welcome full public testimony and immediate release of all records.
