Comer: Clinton mentioned Trump shared no indication he was concerned in Epstein crimes

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Former President Bill Clinton urged he couldn't recall President Donald Trump ever implicating himself in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, one of many Republicans deposing him mentioned on Friday.

Home Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., briefly up to date reporters throughout Clinton's deposition within the panel's Epstein probe. It started a little bit after 11 a.m. and is predicted to proceed into early Friday night.

"I do know there's quite a lot of obsession about President Trump from the media, quite a lot of curiosity about President Trump from media. I wish to make an announcement as a result of they're going to in all probability not point out this once they come out right here," Comer mentioned, referring to Democrats on the committee.

He mentioned the panel's high Democrat, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., requested Clinton if Trump ought to be known as earlier than the committee like he was.

President Donald Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein has been the topic of partisan debate within the Home. (Rick Friedman/Corbis by way of Getty Photographs; Andrew Harnik/Getty Photographs)

"That is so that you can determine," Clinton mentioned, in accordance with Comer.

"The president went on to say that the president, Trump, ‘has by no means mentioned something to me to make me suppose he was concerned,’ and he meant with Epstein," Comer mentioned. "I believed that was an fascinating factor that President Clinton mentioned."

His deposition, and that of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton earlier than him, are happening within the Chappaqua Performing Arts Heart in Westchester County, N.Y.

The Clintons have claimed the New York Metropolis suburb as their everlasting residence since leaving the White Home in early 2000.

Democrats who emerged from the performing arts heart minutes later to replace reporters signaled they didn't agree with Comer's account, however wouldn't go into particulars on their very own.

Garcia urged there was an settlement between all events to not focus on particulars of the deposition because it went on.

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Democrats communicate to members of the media exterior the Chappaqua Performing Arts Heart in Chappaqua, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2026. (Adam Grey/Bloomberg by way of Getty Photographs)

"I believe the most effective response with that's so that you can view the entire file what really he mentioned, which, look, we're not going to reveal what was mentioned as a result of that is not within the guidelines. However Republicans preserve breaking the principles," the California Democrat informed reporters.

"President Clinton did convey up some further details about discussions with President Trump. I believe that the way in which Chairman Comer described it, I do not suppose it is a full, correct description of what really was mentioned. So let's launch the total transcript, and you may all get a full file of what really was mentioned, which brings up some essential new questions on feedback that President Trump has really mentioned prior to now."

Trump has been a primary flashpoint within the more and more partisan divide within the Home Oversight Committee's probe.

Democrats have accused the GOP facet of overlaying up for Trump on the expense of Epstein's victims, whereas Republicans have accused Democrats of utilizing the pedophile and his heinous crimes as a device for attacking the commander in chief.

Trump himself informed reporters on Friday when requested about Clinton, "I do not like seeing him deposed."

The deposition is ongoing behind closed doorways, however the committee is predicted to launch a video and transcript of your complete sit-down inside days of its conclusion. The identical is true for Hillary Clinton's deposition, the video for which may very well be launched as early as this weekend.

Former President Invoice Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President George W. Bush attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump within the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)

The one portion of Clinton's testimony that's public thus far is his opening assertion through which he denied understanding something about Epstein's crimes.

"Now, let me say what you are going to hear from me. First, I had no concept of the crimes Epstein was committing. Regardless of what number of photographs you present me, I've two issues that, on the finish of the day, matter greater than your interpretation of these 20-year-old photographs," Clinton mentioned, in accordance with his ready opening remarks.

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"I do know what I noticed and extra importantly, what I did not see. I do know what I did and extra importantly, what I did not do. I noticed nothing and I did nothing unsuitable."

Neither Trump nor Clinton have been implicated in any wrongdoing related to Epstein or his confederate, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Associated Article Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox Information Digital main protection of the Home of Representatives. Earlier digital bylines seen at Each day Mail and CBS Information.