Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are asking that their testimony before Congress about convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein be held publicly, saying a private deposition could be politically used against them.
Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary have requested that their congressional testimony regarding ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein be held publicly, arguing that a closed-door deposition could be politicised by Republicans.
The Clintons were ordered to appear before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Epstein’s connections to powerful figures and the handling of information about his crimes.
Democrats have accused Republicans of using the investigation to target opponents of President Donald Trump, a longtime Epstein associate who has not been called to testify.
A private deposition would resemble a ‘kangaroo court’: Bill Clinton
House Republicans had threatened a contempt vote if the Clintons refused to appear, but the couple has agreed to testify. Bill Clinton said on Friday that a private deposition would resemble a “kangaroo court” and called for a public hearing. Hillary Clinton said the couple had already provided the committee with all the information they have and urged that any dispute take place publicly.
Justice Department releases new Epstein files
Last week, the Justice Department released over 3 million documents, photos, and videos from its investigation into Epstein. While Bill Clinton appears frequently in the files, no evidence has emerged suggesting that either he or Hillary Clinton engaged in criminal activity.
Clintons’ statements on interactions with Epstein
Bill Clinton has acknowledged travelling on Epstein’s plane in the early 2000s for Clinton Foundation humanitarian work but said he never visited Epstein’s private island. Hillary Clinton said she had no significant interactions with Epstein, never flew on his plane, and never visited his island.
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