Morning Joe 'Republicans keep making things worse for themselves': Joe reacts to Hillary Clinton's deposition
Feb 27, 2026
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GOP Oversight Can Backfire And Amplify Targets
- Republican oversight tactics can backfire politically and give targets a platform.
- Joe Scarborough argued Hillary Clinton 'owned the place' during her deposition and Republicans opened doors they couldn't control.
Clinton Denies Epstein Ties And Calls Out Repetitive Questioning
- Hillary Clinton repeatedly denied knowing Jeffrey Epstein and said repetitive questioning made the deposition unproductive.
- Clinton told reporters she never met Epstein, never went to his island, and urged focus on current administration figures instead.
Selective Subpoenas Raise Questions About Investigation Scope
- Democrats and some reporters see the committee's choices as selective and politically motivated.
- Ali Vitali noted Republicans subpoenaed the Clintons while skipping witnesses like Les Wexner and Howard Lutnick who appear in DOJ material.