Summary
Hillary Clinton criticized a Republican-led investigation into links with Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting it aims to protect certain political figures. She and her husband, Bill Clinton, have been called to testify before this panel. Clinton argues the investigation should also question President Trump about his connections with Epstein.
Key Facts
- Hillary Clinton spoke against a Republican-led panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein links.
- Clinton and her husband, Bill, were subpoenaed to testify before the panel.
- In her opening statement, Clinton criticized the US government for not seeking justice for Epstein's victims.
- She alleges the panel aims to distract attention from President Trump's actions related to Epstein.
- Bill Clinton is also set to testify before the same panel.
- The Clintons deny any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.
- Epstein was convicted in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor and faced trafficking charges in 2019.
- Epstein died in custody in 2019, awaiting trial for a sex-trafficking ring.
