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The post reports an update on Hillary Clinton's closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, 2026, in Chappaqua, New York, as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking crimes and government handling of the cases. It claims the session was halted after Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly took an unauthorized photo of Clinton and sent it to commentator Benny Johnson, who shared it online with his watermark, violating committee rules. Key themes include political partisanship, with Democrats accusing Republicans of rule-breaking and weaponizing the probe, amid broader scrutiny of Epstein ties involving figures like the Clintons, Trump, and others, following months of subpoena battles resolved to avoid contempt votes.[1][2][3][4]
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This content is trending due to the high-profile nature of Hillary Clinton's rare congressional testimony on Epstein connections, amplified by the dramatic disruption from Boebert's alleged photo leak on deposition day. Timing aligns with the live event on February 26, 2026, fueling partisan clashes online as Bill Clinton's deposition follows on February 27. Its relevance stems from ongoing Epstein file releases and political accusations tying into Trump-era transparency debates.[1][3][5]
💡Fun Facts
- 1The deposition occurred at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center near the Clintons' home, not a typical courthouse.[1][3]
- 2Hillary Clinton stated in her opening remarks she had 'no idea' about Epstein or Maxwell's crimes and accused the committee of shielding Trump.[3]
- 3The Clintons initially resisted subpoenas issued since October 2025, leading to contempt threats before agreeing at the last minute.[4][5]
- 4Committee Chair James Comer celebrated the agreement as the Clintons 'caving' after six months of delays.[5]
- 5Democrats like Rep. Robert Garcia called Boebert's alleged photo 'not acceptable' and a rules violation.[4]
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https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/26/congress/hillary-clinton-deposition-briefly-derailed-00801395
Hillary Clinton tells House committee she had "no idea" about Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein
Hillary Clinton laments Epstein deposition, says she was asked about UFOs, 'Pizzagate'
Former first lady Hillary Clinton is facing lawmakers' questions over her and her husband's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
https://oversight.house.gov/release/chairman-comer-announces-the-clintons-caved-will-appear-for-depositions/
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/26/congress/hillary-clinton-deposition-terms-00800272
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