By Gloria Ogbonna
A tense and highly charged moment unfolded during a House Oversight Committee deposition when former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton clashed with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) over questions tied to deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The deposition, part of a broader congressional inquiry into matters connected to Epstein, grew contentious when Mace questioned Clinton about her relationship with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Mace specifically asked Clinton how she knew Lutnick, referencing an email she claimed to possess. According to Mace, the email was allegedly sent by Lutnick to Epstein and his associates, inviting them to a fundraising event in support of Clinton at Cantor Fitzgerald’s offices.
“How do you know Howard Lutnick?” Mace asked during the deposition.
Clinton responded by recounting Lutnick’s role as head of Cantor Fitzgerald during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. She noted that the firm suffered devastating losses that day, with hundreds of employees killed when the World Trade Center was attacked.
Clinton stated that Lutnick narrowly avoided being among the victims because he had been delayed while dropping his child off at kindergarten.
When Mace attempted to interject, Clinton pushed back sharply, reminding the congresswoman that she had asked the question and asserting that she was answering it fully. At one point, Clinton raised her voice and gestured emphatically, emphasizing her longstanding involvement in public service.
“This was what I spent my time doing,” Clinton said during the exchange.
The discussion escalated as both women began speaking over each other. Mace, who has publicly identified herself as a survivor of sexual assault, said she was seeking accountability on behalf of other survivors.
“I’m a survivor, trying to look out for other survivors,” Mace stated.
Mace pressed further, alleging that emails existed showing efforts to involve Epstein in a fundraising event benefiting Clinton. She claimed that Lutnick had sent correspondence to Epstein and his associates inviting them to what she described as an “intimate event” for Clinton at Cantor Fitzgerald’s offices.
Clinton firmly denied ever soliciting money from Epstein. As Mace insisted that such emails existed, Clinton challenged the claim, saying in part, “If you have an email with me asking Jeffrey Epstein for money…” before attempting to refute the allegation.
Mace reiterated her assertion that while Clinton may not have personally sent the email, Lutnick allegedly contacted Epstein and his associates regarding the event.
“I am looking out for survivors,” Mace said. “I’m doing the job that you would not do and refused to do as Secretary of State.”
The fiery exchange comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s network of high-profile associates. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has reportedly called for both Lutnick and President Donald Trump to testify before the committee regarding any past connections or interactions with Epstein.
Recently released files from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) have included emails between Epstein and Lutnick. According to reporting, some of those communications referenced coordination for travel to Epstein’s private island, a location that has become central to investigations into his activities and associations.
Lutnick has publicly denied any wrongdoing.
The deposition underscores the continuing political and legal reverberations stemming from Epstein’s crimes, as lawmakers from both parties examine the scope of his connections and seek clarity regarding the involvement of prominent figures.
Source Breitbart
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