GOP Rep. Boebert Photo Leak Forces Pause in Hillary Clinton’s Epstein Deposition
Hillary Clinton’s closed-door deposition before the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee was abruptly paused Thursday over an unauthorized photo from inside the hearing — an unusual breach in tightly controlled congressional proceedings.
The 2026 deposition is part of the committee’s broader investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s network and alleged high-profile connections. Though closed to the press, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert is reported to have sent a snapshot of Clinton under oath to conservative influencer Benny Johnson, who posted the image online, prompting a temporary halt.
Under House rules, photography or recording by outside parties during an ongoing deposition is expressly forbidden. Committee leadership took the break to investigate how the image was taken and shared before resuming testimony.
Clinton used her opening remarks to stress she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, saying, “I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein.”
“It was a rules violation that needed immediate attention,” Oversight Committee officials said in private comments about the pause.
The rule violation injects fresh tension into an already politically charged session, with GOP lawmakers insisting transparency is essential and Democrats calling the probe politically motivated.
Why it matters: This hearing marks the first time a former U.S. secretary of state and a former president are giving sworn testimony in this controversial investigation, and procedural missteps could shape how future transcripts or footage are released.
Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to provide his closed-door deposition Friday as part of the same inquiry.
What happens next: Committee leaders have pledged review of the leaked photo, confirmation of rule enforcement, and possible release of full video only after Clinton’s attorneys vet it.
The high-stakes Epstein investigation continues, with political and legal ramifications likely to unfold in the coming days.