Summary
During a private deposition, former President Bill Clinton stated he never saw any signs of President Donald Trump being involved with Jeffrey Epstein. The deposition took place before the House Oversight Committee in New York, where Clinton was questioned about his own connection to Epstein. Some members of the committee expressed differing views on what Clinton said regarding Trump's involvement.
Key Facts
- Former President Bill Clinton testified in a deposition related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Clinton said he never saw any signs that President Donald Trump was involved with Epstein.
- Representative James Comer mentioned Clinton demurred on whether Trump should be called to testify.
- Representative Robert Garcia disputed Comer's characterization of Clinton's statements.
- There are calls to release the full transcript of Clinton's deposition to clarify his comments.
- This deposition marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress.
- Clinton denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
- Clinton stated he saw no indications of sexual abuse related to Epstein.