Protester outside Hillary Clinton deposition blasts Trump, GOP over Epstein files

CHAPPAQUA, NEW YORK: A protester outside Hillary Clinton’s deposition strongly criticized President Trump and the GOP while Clinton told lawmakers she knew nothing about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during her deposition on Thursday, February 26.

This six-hour testimony is the first of two days of questioning that will also include her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

Protester assails Trump and GOP over Epstein files

David Leedy, a resident of Mount Kisco, stood outside the building to voice his anger over the investigation while holding a sign that read, "Comer! Expose all the Epstein files!" He argued that the deposition was an attack and that other people should have been questioned instead. 

"Hillary never should have been there," Leedy told reporters as she was testifying inside. 

"If Hillary's here, there's a whole list of other people, Melania, of course, Donald, Witkoff. I mean, there are quite a few people that should have here before Hillary, and they're just trying to throw dirt on her," he said.

Protester calls hearing a 'Republican circus'

When asked why he decided to show up, Leedy explained that he felt it was his duty to protect basic rights that he believes are being taken away. 

He stated he was there "Just to defend democracy and to stand up for freedom of speech, which is slowly being taken away under the Trump regime. And this is all under Trump's orders to be doing this today. Hillary never should have been there.”

He added, “Bill Clinton is a little different story. He's got a lot to dig out from, but I think he'll do it. And it's a circus. It's just a Republican circus."

Deposition paused after Republican Rep broke rule

Notably, the internal proceedings faced a disruption when Republican Rep Lauren Boebert allegedly violated committee rules by sending a photo of Hillary Clinton to a conservative influencer, who then shared it on social media. 

This breach caused the deposition to be temporarily paused and led the former Secretary of State to repeat her longstanding demand that the testimony be made open to the public and the press. 

It is to be noted that the Clintons only agreed to appear after House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky, rejected their offers of written sworn statements and threatened them with criminal contempt charges. 

The process now shifts toward Bill Clinton, whose upcoming testimony on February 27 marks the first time a former US president has been legally compelled to testify before a congressional body.