Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spent more than six hours in a closed-door deposition Thursday, facing questions from the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, N.Y.
The Republican-led committee subpoenaed Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, to appear as part of an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
What the Right Is Saying
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said the session was productive but noted lawmakers were not satisfied with all answers provided.
Comer indicated the committee plans to continue moving forward and expects to question Bill Clinton on Friday, suggesting that deposition may last longer.
Comer stated it was a shame it took months to get the Clintons to agree to testify, though he acknowledged they ultimately participated.
What the Left Is Saying
Clinton told reporters outside the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center that she wished the proceedings had been public rather than closed-door.
She described the questioning as repetitive, stating she had to repeatedly say she did not know Jeffrey Epstein, never went to his island, home, or offices.
Clinton also noted that lawmakers asked off-topic questions about UFOs and conspiracy theories, and she expressed confidence that Bill Clinton knew nothing of Epstein's criminal history.
What the Numbers Show
The deposition lasted over six hours on Thursday, with Bill Clinton scheduled to testify Friday. Committee Chair Comer hopes to release video within 24 hours.
The Bottom Line
The investigation continues as Bill Clinton prepares to take questions, while the committee determines when to make deposition records public.