The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle Hillary Clinton Faces Questions about Jeffrey Epstein
Feb 27, 2026
David Drucker, a political analyst at The Dispatch, offers congressional and legal perspective. Peter Baker, NYT White House correspondent, breaks down political reactions and messaging. Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, discusses affordability, election rules, and limits on unilateral military action. Conversation covers Clinton’s closed-door testimony, Republican motives, and media merger fallout.
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Clinton Frames Epstein Deposition As Partisan Distraction
- Hillary Clinton insisted she never met Jeffrey Epstein and pressed Republicans on motives behind the closed-door deposition.
- She asked for a public hearing and linked the closed session to partisan distraction aimed at protecting President Trump.
Private Session Raises Questions About Committee Motives
- Republicans chose to question Hillary Clinton in private despite her repeated requests for a public forum, raising questions about motive.
- Peter Baker and panelists noted the choice invites scrutiny about why Clinton was targeted first from among many names in the files.
Howard Lutnick's Emails Undermine His Public Statements
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's emails suggest his relationship with Epstein continued after 2008, contradicting his public statements.
- Peter Baker said Lutnick's conflicting versions weaken his credibility and make his position within the administration politically vulnerable.