CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip Hillary Clinton Accuses GOP Of Trump Cover-Up In Epstein Case
Feb 27, 2026
Hillary Clinton's lengthy deposition about Jeffrey Epstein and how Republicans handled the probe takes center stage. Panelists unpack political motives, privacy and redaction disputes, and whether investigations are being weaponized. Reports on alleged ICE deception at a university dorm and the troubling death of a nearly blind refugee raise questions about enforcement practices and oversight.
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Clinton Frames Deposition As Political Theater
- Hillary Clinton repeatedly denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein while accusing the Republican-led committee of political theater.
- Clinton pressed that the committee focused on spectacle instead of subpoenaing key figures like Donald Trump or releasing unredacted files.
GOP's Epstein Strategy Looks Inconsistent
- Panelists noted Republicans largely avoided asking substantive Epstein questions to other deposed figures, undermining the investigation's seriousness.
- Guests highlighted missed opportunities like Les Wexner's deposition where many Republicans did not attend.
Let Law Enforcement Interview Epstein Survivors
- Survivors and advocates urged the FBI and DOJ to interview victims who say they have new information rather than relying on public posturing.
- Experts said a proper law-enforcement-led probe, not press gaggles, is necessary to assess claims about high-profile names.