Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on President Donald Trump to testify before a Republican-led House committee investigating connections to Jeffrey Epstein, as she appeared for questioning Thursday over her own alleged links to the convicted sex offender.
The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Republican Congressman James Comer, questioned Clinton behind closed doors as part of a broader inquiry into Epstein’s network and alleged trafficking activities.
Clinton told lawmakers she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, did not recall meeting him, never visited his private island, and did not travel on his aircraft.
She accused the committee of focusing its efforts on shielding a single official — the sitting president — and argued that if lawmakers were serious about uncovering the truth, they should summon Trump to testify under oath regarding his past interactions with Epstein.
After the session, Clinton reaffirmed that former President Bill Clinton had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities. When asked directly by reporters whether she was fully certain her husband was unaware of the offenses, she responded affirmatively.
Committee Chairman James Comer said the broader investigation aims to better understand Epstein’s activities and associations. He noted that lawmakers posed numerous questions during the session and were dissatisfied with several of the responses provided.
Although the hearing was conducted privately, Clinton published her opening statement on social media, and a full transcript is expected to be released following legal review. Comer indicated that video footage from the session would be made public within 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia, the ranking member on the committee, also urged Trump to appear before lawmakers to answer questions raised by survivors nationwide, emphasizing that such testimony should occur without delay.
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