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House Oversight Deposition Paused by Photo Leak as Clinton Couple Faces Public‑Hearing Push and Trump Testimony Demand

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Deposition Paused After Boebert Photo Leak The Republican‑led House Oversight Committee halted Hillary Clinton’s six‑hour closed‑door deposition on Feb. 26 when Rep. Lauren Boebert supplied a photo to influencer Benny Johnson, violating House rules that bar photography and press inside depositions [1][3][6]. Committee chair Rep. James Comer ordered a brief pause while the source of the image was investigated, then allowed questioning to resume [3][5]. The session was recorded, and Comer announced the video would be released only after Clinton’s attorneys review it [1][4][5].

Clinton Denies Epstein Knowledge and Calls for Public Hearing In her opening remarks, Hillary Clinton asserted she “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities and does not recall ever meeting him [1][7][9]. She repeated a prior sworn statement from Jan. 13 and demanded that the deposition be made public, arguing that a transparent record is needed for survivors [1][4][6]. Democrats such as Rep. Robert Garcia urged immediate release of the full transcript and video, labeling the closed‑door format a “clown show” [7][9].

Clinton Urges Trump Testimony Under Oath Clinton publicly pressed the panel to summon President Donald Trump for sworn questioning, citing “dozens of thousands of times” his name appears in Epstein files [2][6][9]. Le Monde reported she specifically referenced eight flight‑log entries linking Trump to Epstein between 1993‑1996 [2]. Democratic members echoed the demand, with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam highlighting missing FBI files that could implicate Trump [9].

Bill Clinton’s Upcoming Historic Testimony and Flight‑Log Controversy Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear on Feb. 27, marking the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress since 1983 [1][7][9]. Reports differ on the number of his flights on Epstein’s private jet: Newsweek cites four trips in 2002‑2003 [10], while CNN notes at least sixteen trips and multiple White House visits [8][4]. Clinton maintains he cut off contact with Epstein after the 2006 indictment and had no knowledge of criminal conduct [1][10].

Committee’s Release Plans and Democratic Transparency Demands Comer pledged to make the deposition video public within 24 hours after attorney review, while Republicans warned the Clintons of criminal contempt if they refuse to comply [4][11]. Democrats demanded an unedited transcript and immediate Trump testimony, arguing that survivors deserve full answers [7][9]. The Justice Department recently released over three million redacted Epstein files, finding no new prosecutable evidence; Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer said she would testify if pardoned [2].

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Timeline

Dec 15, 2025 – Committee Chairman James Comer offers Bill and Hillary Clinton Jan 13 and Jan 14 deposition dates, warns non‑compliance will trigger contempt proceedings, and notes the Clintons were first subpoenaed in August 2025 [24].

Dec 13, 2025 – Comer publicly threatens to file contempt of Congress if the Clintons miss the upcoming dates, releases DOJ photos showing Bill Clinton at Epstein sites, and references Virginia Giuffre’s earlier claim linking Clinton to trafficking [25].

Jan 8, 2026 – The House Oversight Committee issues subpoenas to Les Wexner and Epstein’s estate executors, aiming to trace financial links and alleged trafficking connections highlighted by Giuffre’s deposition [27].

Jan 13, 2026 – Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to appear for scheduled depositions, send an eight‑page letter declaring the subpoenas invalid, and accuse Rep. James Comer of political targeting, prompting the committee to consider contempt actions [22][23][26][28].

Jan 14, 2026 – Hillary Clinton skips her deposition, triggering formal contempt proceedings; Speaker Mike Johnson pledges a full House vote on contempt, while the Clintons offer a public hearing as an alternative [20][21].

Jan 21, 2026 – The Republican‑led Oversight Committee advances bipartisan contempt resolutions against both Clintons, sending the measures to the full House for a vote that could refer the case to the Justice Department for prosecution [17][18][19].

Jan 22, 2026 – Committee Chairman James Comer announces that Ghislaine Maxwell will testify remotely on Feb 9, expects her to invoke the Fifth Amendment, and notes the panel previously refused to grant her immunity [3].

Jan 22, 2026 – The Oversight Committee votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for ignoring subpoenas, releases additional DOJ photos of Bill Clinton with Epstein associates, and highlights that most Epstein files remain heavily redacted [4].

Jan 27, 2026 – Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to give closed‑door depositions on Feb 26‑27, averting a planned contempt vote and becoming the first former president since Gerald Ford (1983) to sit for a congressional testimony [2][14][15].

Feb 2, 2026 – The House drops its contempt motion after the Clintons consent to testify, schedules Hillary’s deposition for Feb 26 and Bill’s for Feb 27, and Chairman Comer reiterates that “no one is above the law” [30][13][12].

Feb 4, 2026 – Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers confirm she will decline to answer without legal immunity, and the committee maintains its subpoena despite her Fifth‑Amendment stance [3].

Feb 9, 2026 – Ghislaine Maxwell appears via video link before the Oversight Committee, invokes the Fifth Amendment on most questions, and underscores the panel’s refusal to offer immunity [3].

Feb 26, 2026 – In a six‑hour closed‑door deposition, Hillary Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, repeats that she never flew on his plane or visited his island, urges President Donald Trump to testify under oath, and sees the session halted briefly after Rep. Lauren Boebert leaks a photo; Chairman Comer promises to release the video after attorney review [1][8][10][6][7][9][5].

Feb 27, 2026 – Bill Clinton testifies before the committee, faces questioning about his four 2002‑03 Epstein jet trips and alleged contacts, and the panel prepares to release his deposition video within 24 hours [1][9][6][7].

Early Mar 2026 (planned) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces a trilateral meeting with U.S. and Russian leaders in Abu Dhabi, following recent Geneva nuclear talks, while the Clinton depositions conclude [5].

Historical context – No former U.S. president has ever been compelled to testify before Congress; the last voluntary appearance by a former president was Gerald Ford in 1983, making Bill Clinton’s deposition historically unprecedented [1][18].

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