Ben Shapiro calls GOP move to subpoena Hillary Clinton 'stupid idea', says it only boosted her

WASHINGTON, DC: Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro slammed House Republicans for subpoenaing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over Jeffrey Epstein, calling the move a “stupid idea” that ultimately played into Democrats’ hands.

He slammed the move and said that it instead benefited Hillary who had her stance thoroughly prepared.

Ben Shapiro says 'stop asking dumb questions'

“In my opinion, it was a stupid idea to invite former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee over Jeffrey Epstein,” Shapiro said.

He argued that unless lawmakers had airtight evidence, the hearing would backfire.

“Because if you don't have the capacity to ask questions that are likely to elicit serious information, what you'll end up doing is boosting her. What you will end up doing is beclowning yourself.”

Shapiro warned the move could set a precedent if Democrats retake Congress.

“If that were to happen, I guarantee you Howard Lutnick will be sitting in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearings. I promise you, Donald Trump will be called. He'll then refuse. We'll have a constitutional battle. It'll be lots of fun. Democrats were itching for this. This is an own goal, gang.”

Ben Shapiro suggests 'common standards for all'

Shapiro acknowledged that while critics may doubt Clinton’s claims, investigations should be rooted in evidence, not political theater.

“You can say that you don't believe her. That's fine,” he said. “But you know who did know Jeffrey Epstein? Donald Trump. But you know who wasn't guilty of malign activity with Jeffrey Epstein? Also Donald Trump.”

“This is why having a nice common standard for everybody seems to me the best way to solve these sorts of issues,” Shapiro added.

“If there's evidence for things, then we should pursue them. And if there's not evidence for things, then we probably should not.”

He concluded with a warning to Republicans: “If you're going to do House subpoenas of people because they are famous and because you don't like them, then you shouldn't be surprised when it swings around like a boomerang and clocks you on the other side of the head.”

Bill Clinton denies knowing Epstein

During her testimony, Clinton forcefully denied having any connection to Epstein or knowledge of his crimes.

“The committee justified its subpoena to me based on its assumptions that I have information regarding the investigations into the criminal activities of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Let me be as clear as I can. I do not,” she said.

“As I stated in my sworn declaration on January 13th, I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island homes or offices. I have nothing to add to that.”

She added via her opening statement, “Like every decent person, I've been horrified by what we have learned about their crimes.”

Clinton also expressed frustration at being questioned about conspiracy theories.

“It then got at the end quite unusual because I started being asked about UFOs and a series of questions about Pizzagate, one of the most vile, bogus conspiracy theories that was propagated on the internet.”