Boebert says ‘no violation’ in leaking Hillary Clinton’s photo from closed-door Epstein deposition

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Republican Rep Lauren Boebert offered a brief but direct reply when asked why she had sent a photo of Hillary Clinton during a private congressional testimony. She was seen heading toward her car when reporters approached her regarding the image leak, and she said, “why not?”

When asked if Chairman Comer had disciplined her for sharing images from the private deposition, Boebert said, “No, there was no reprimanding. There was no violation. yeah we’re good.” She later took to social media to mention conservative commentator Benny Johnson and backed his decision to post the photo online.

At the same time, Clinton’s closed-door deposition in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on Thursday, February 26, was put on hold. The pause occurred soon after an image from inside the hearing room surfaced online, even though clear rules prohibit taking or sharing photos or recordings during such proceedings.

Lauren Boebert defends Hillary Clinton deposition photo release

In a brief video clip, Boebert was seen heading to her car when reporters approached her. She waved and smiled before being asked why she had shared a photo taken during Hillary Clinton’s closed-door testimony, despite rules that prohibit images from such proceedings.

Boebert was seen walking up a driveway toward a van when reporters began calling out questions. One reporter asked, “Were you reprimanded by Chairman Comer for that (releasing photos of closed-door deposition)?” She replied, “No, there was no reprimanding. There was no violation. yeah we’re good.”

Another question followed: “What stood out to you, Congresswoman, from the deposition so far?” She responded, “Well, I mean, I really admire her blue suit, so I wanted to capture that for everyone.” A reporter then pressed further, asking, “Anything else that she said? Why did you send the picture?” Boebert then answered briefly, “Why not?”

As she reached the van, reporters continued: “Are you staying for the rest of the deposition? Are you coming back? Were you kicked out of the deposition?” Before driving away, Boebert said, “I'll be back, the day's not over.”

Later, she addressed the issue on social media. She defended the release of the unauthorized image and said Benny Johnson had done “nothing wrong.” She also reshared his post and expressed support for him. In his post, Benny Johnson wrote, "This is insane. The deposition is being filmed. Hillary wanted it to be done LIVE on TV. The entire deposition will be released soon. Rep Boebert gave me permission to post photo with credit. Hillary is trying to get out of answering questions about Epstein because of a pic!?!"

After the image spread online, Johnson described it as the first photo of Hillary testifying under oath about Epstein. He added that she “did not look happy.”

Hillary Clinton denies Epstein ties in deposition

After completing her deposition related to Jeffrey Epstein, Hillary Clinton said she had “never” met the former financier. She strongly emphasized that she “never had any connection or communication with him.”

During the proceedings, a photo from inside the session surfaced online. According to The Independent, Clinton adviser Nick Merrill said the hearing briefly went off the record while officials looked into how the image was taken and whether any rules had been violated. 

Clinton also addressed her past association with Ghislaine Maxwell. She explained that she knew her only casually and referred to her as an “acquaintance.” Speaking about her testimony, Clinton said she fully cooperated with lawmakers, adding, “whatever they asked me, I did my very best to respond.”

The interview was held in Chappaqua, New York, where the Clintons own a home. The committee is scheduled to question Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27, in a similar closed-door deposition.