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Bill Clinton said he had no idea of the crimes that Jeffrey Epstein was committing, during an extraordinary deposition of the former Democratic president before a GOP-led House committee
Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, stating he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and would have reported him if he had any inkling. His prepared statement emphasized his commitment to justice and criticized the committee's decision to subpoena his wife, Hillary Clinton, who also testified and denied knowing Epstein. The deposition is part of a broader investigation into Epstein's activities, with Republicans seeking to highlight connections to the Clintons and Democrats aiming to use the proceedings to call for Donald Trump's testimony. Republicans, like Chairman James Comer, suggested they would focus on emails and photos related to the Clintons' involvement with Epstein's foundations. Democrats, led by Rep. Robert Garcia, pushed back on Republican characterizations of Hillary Clinton's testimony and reiterated calls for Trump's appearance. The article also touches on unrelated political developments regarding Homeland Security funding negotiations and the Democratic party's legislative agenda.
