Jim Jordan Outlines Potential Clinton Deposition Questions
Representative Jim Jordan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has provided insight into the questions former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton may face during their upcoming depositions related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Jordan, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, revealed that the interrogation could extend beyond Epstein matters to include longstanding political grievances.
Broad Scope of Questioning Expected
During an appearance on Newsmax's Ed Henry: The Big Take, Jordan indicated that the Clintons could be grilled on various topics, including the 2016 investigation into Trump's alleged links to Russia. "I think there's some questions that aren't necessarily directly related to the whole Epstein matter that are pretty important," Jordan stated. "And we will ask them all kinds of questions."
The Clintons had previously resisted testifying, agreeing only after facing threats of being held in contempt of Congress. They had maintained that the effort to compel their testimony was an attempt to embarrass them politically.
Focus on Hillary Clinton and Historical Conflicts
Jordan suggested that Hillary Clinton might face particularly intense scrutiny due to her long-running feud with Trump, which dates back to the 2016 presidential election. "Remember, it was 10 years ago, started with the Clinton campaign," Jordan remarked, "this whole weaponization of government targeting of President Trump."
He specifically referenced the Steele Dossier, a document funded by the Clinton campaign that alleged Russian efforts to damage her campaign to benefit Trump. The 35-page dossier remains unverified, and the Clinton campaign paid an $8,000 fine to the Federal Election Commission in 2022 for mischaracterizing payments for the dossier as "legal services" rather than "opposition research."
Bill Clinton's Connection to Epstein
Much of the questioning is expected to focus on Bill Clinton's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which spanned from the early 1990s to the early 2000s. Their association is believed to have ended before Epstein's 2008 conviction for child sex offenses. Neither Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing in the case, and Hillary Clinton has stated she never met Epstein.
The numerous mentions of Bill Clinton's name in Epstein-related files are likely to be a key topic during the deposition.
Clinton Responses and Trump's Reaction
In a joint letter, the Clintons criticized the Committee's attempts to force their testimony, asserting they have provided all available information on Epstein's crimes. "We have tried to give you the little information we have," the letter read. "We've done so because Mr. Epstein's crimes were horrific."
Hillary Clinton has adopted a defiant stance, challenging the Committee to hold a public hearing. "So let's stop the games," she posted on social media. "If you want this fight, let's have it—in public. You love to talk about transparency. There's nothing more transparent than a public hearing, cameras on. We will be there."
Meanwhile, Donald Trump expressed discomfort with the situation, telling NBC Nightly News, "It bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton. See, I like Bill Clinton. I liked his behavior toward me. I thought he got me, he understood me."
Deposition Details and Broader Implications
Hillary Clinton's deposition is scheduled for February 26, with Bill Clinton set to appear the following day. Both testimonies will be filmed and transcribed, adding to the public record.
This development highlights ongoing political tensions and the intersection of high-profile scandals with congressional oversight, as lawmakers seek accountability and transparency in matters involving influential figures.
