It was a quiet morning in Chappaqua, New York, but inside a small hearing room, the tension was anything but quiet. Hillary Clinton was sitting across from a group of Republican lawmakers, answering questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier who was convicted of serious crimes and died in 2019.<\/p>\n
For hours, Clinton answered questions under oath, swearing she never met Epstein, never rode on his private plane, and never knew about his illegal activities. She also said her contact with Epstein\u2019s associate Ghislaine Maxwell was very limited.<\/p>\n
The deposition made news when a photo of Clinton in the hearing room was leaked, briefly pausing the session. Lawmakers said her testimony could help them understand Epstein\u2019s connections to powerful people, while Clinton suggested the hearings should be public, so everyone can see what really happened.<\/p>\n
Former President Bill Clinton gave his testimony. He said he also had no knowledge of Epstein\u2019s crimes and that any connections they had with him ended years before Epstein\u2019s illegal actions became known.<\/p>\n
Clinton isn\u2019t facing any charges. The hearings are part of a wider investigation into Epstein\u2019s network. Republicans say they want answers and transparency. Democrats argue the inquiry is politically motivated.<\/p>\n
Even though the events happened years ago, the hearings show how questions about wealth, power, and influence can still make headlines. For the Clintons, it was a reminder that being in the public eye means facing tough questions, even decades later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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