DONKEY: Bill Clinton Deflects Question About Trump Testifying Over Epstein Files

Summary

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Podcast Summary: The Breakfast Club

Episode: DONKEY: Bill Clinton Deflects Question About Trump Testifying Over Epstein Files

Date: March 3, 2026
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God
Network: The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

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Episode Overview

In this episode of The Breakfast Club, the "Donkey of the Day" segment spotlights former President Bill Clinton for deflecting a direct question on whether Donald Trump should testify before Congress about the Epstein files. Charlamagne Tha God delivers a pointed critique of Clinton’s evasive answers during his deposition, compares them with Hillary Clinton’s far more direct response, and discusses broader issues of political accountability and elite solidarity when it comes to potentially incriminating testimonies about Jeffrey Epstein.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Background: Epstein Files and Clinton Deposition

• Clinton’s deposition videos related to the Epstein files were released.
• Charlamagne highlights Clinton’s reactions in the deposition, noting his nostalgia looking at photos and awkward responses to probing questions.
  • Charlamagne sets up the context: “...yesterday the Clinton's deposition videos from the Epstein files came out, and, boy, were they entertaining…” (03:24)

2. Nancy Mace’s Question on ‘Liking Them Young’

• Congresswoman Nancy Mace questioned Clinton about Epstein’s statement that he “liked them young.”
• Clinton immediately pivots the language to “underage,” a point Charlamagne scrutinizes:
  • Quote: “Nancy is right, okay? She didn't say underage. She said young. You volunteered the underage part. That was the line he was rehearsing…” (04:58)
• Mace further presses by asking if an intern (referring to Monica Lewinsky, age 22 at the time) is “young.” Clinton stands by his denial.

3. The Main Deflection: Should Trump Testify?

• Clinton is asked if Trump should be compelled to testify before the House Committee regarding the Epstein files.
• Clinton’s vague response: “That’s for you to decide.” (05:53)
• Charlamagne criticizes Clinton for dodging and contrasts this with Hillary Clinton’s unambiguous answer:
  • Hillary’s response: “Absolutely...Given past and prior conduct, he would be on my witness list.” (06:09)

4. Comparison to Hillary Clinton

• Hillary Clinton, when asked the same question, answers affirmatively and backs her stance as a lawyer, citing patterns in Trump’s history.
• Charlamagne points out the stark difference: “One of these things is not like the others. Hillary gave the answer. Okay. That is the actual answer. What Bill Clinton did was cowardly.” (06:45)

5. Charlamagne’s Analysis and Broader Commentary

• Criticizes Clinton for elite solidarity and political self-preservation:
  • Quote: “I guess it's hard to do that when you too worried about making sure your own dirt stays under the rug.” (07:30)
• Explains that reluctance to answer yes-or-no questions often signals political inconvenience or the need to protect one’s allies:
  • “When political figures start answering a yes or no question like it's an essay prompt, it's because the real answer is…politically inconvenient or B, they trying to save their own ass…” (07:55)
• Calls out the hypocrisy of requiring accountability only from political adversaries, invoking a George Carlin reference:
  • “As George Carlin said, this is one big club and we not in it.” (09:02)

6. Clinton’s Claim of No Wrongdoing by Trump

• Clinton attempts to downplay any connection Trump had in the Epstein affair:
  • “...he never, the president never...never said anything to me to make me think he was involved in anything improper with regard to Epstein either. He, he just didn't. That's the truth.” (08:19)
• Charlamagne responds: “So if you want it all out there, then why shouldn't he come testify? If he never said anything to you to make you think he was involved with Epstein, then let him come testify.” (09:02)

7. Segment Conclusion

• Charlamagne ends the Donkey of the Day by giving Clinton “the biggest he haw,” underscoring the theme of elite protectionism in politics. (09:35-09:51)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Charlamagne Tha God (on Clinton’s pivot):

  • “Nancy is right, okay?...You volunteered the underage part. That was the line he was rehearsing...” (04:58)

• Hillary Clinton (on testifying):

  • “Absolutely. I was a lawyer...you would look for pattern and practice…” (06:09)

• Charlamagne Tha God (political accountability):

  • “If you believe in accountability, it shouldn't depend on whose jersey the person is wearing. And in this moment, President Clinton and President Trump are wearing the same jersey.” (09:02)

• On elite solidarity:

  • “What Bill Clinton did was cowardly...That's not being neutral. That's elite solidarity. Please give President Clinton the biggest he haw.” (09:51)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [03:24] — Charlamagne introduces Donkey of the Day and gives context about the Clinton deposition videos.
• [04:18] — Nancy Mace questions Clinton about Epstein’s remarks; Clinton’s awkward responses.
• [05:44] — Clinton asked if Trump should testify; gives noncommittal answer.
• [06:09] — Hillary Clinton’s (contrasted) answer: direct and logical explanation.
• [06:45] — Charlamagne’s commentary on the difference between Bill and Hillary’s answers.
• [08:19] — Clinton claims Trump never said anything about Epstein to him, tries to absolve Trump.
• [09:02] — Charlamagne’s summary: on elite protection, citing George Carlin.
• [09:51] — Conclusion of Donkey of the Day.

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Tone and Style

• Candid, sarcastic, sharply critical—consistent with Charlamagne Tha God’s established voice.
• Uses humor, pop culture references, and memorable analogies to break down complex political dynamics for listeners.

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Final Thoughts

This episode’s “Donkey of the Day” sharply critiques Bill Clinton for his evasiveness regarding Trump’s potential testimony on the Epstein files, contrasting it with Hillary Clinton’s directness and using it as a springboard to discuss the broader issue of elite solidarity in American politics. Through pointed commentary, humor, and a clear breakdown of the deposition moments, Charlamagne and the team frame political accountability as a matter of principle—regardless of party lines or personal connections.

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donkey of the day? Donkey of the day for Tuesday, March 3rd goes to William Jeffers Clinton, aka Bill. Okay? The 42nd president of the United States of America. If you don't know, yesterday the Clinton's deposition videos from the Epstein files came out, and, boy, were they entertaining. Okay, well, the deposition videos about everything in the Epstein files came out, and they were very entertaining. Okay? There's one video where you can see President Clinton flipping through old Epstein photos, smiling from ear to ear, nodding his head, reminiscing about old times. Okay? His attorney had to pull the photos away from him, and Bill Clinton pulled him back. Like, let me get another look, man. I could see it in his eyes. He was thinking I was a wild boy. Okay, there's another part of the deposition where Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina said, hey, Bill, I heard you like him young. And Bill Manual Bill malfunctioned, okay? There was a glitch in the matrix. Let's listen.

[Guest/Panelist]

Epstein cases that Epstein said you, quote, like them young. Why would Epstein say that about you? Are you asking his opinion? Think about why Mr. Epstein would say something. Why would Epstein say that? She's asking you to try to be in Mr. Epstein's mind and guess at what Mr. Epstein would have thought about likes them young, referring to girls.

First of all, that's not true. What's not true? That I have any interest in underage?

I didn't say underage. I said as a young.

But it's still not true.

Is an intern young?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes, Bill, Nancy is right, okay? She didn't say underage. She said young. You volunteered the underage part. That was the line he was rehearsing preparing for this deposition. Okay, I did not have sexual relations with underage women, but Nancy said young, and then she said, is an intern young, referring to Monica Lewinsky, because Monica was 22 years old when she began her relationship with Bill Clinton and he was 49. So Young doesn't mean underage. But that's not why we are gathered here today. We are gathered here today because Bill Clinton is getting the biggest he haul for the way he punted. The simple question, should Trump testify in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee? Simple question. Should Donald Trump have to testify in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in regards to the Epstein files? Listen to his answer when asked that

[Radio Show Host]

question to get more information for this investigation. Was wondering if you also agree that

[Charlamagne Tha God]

that President Trump should answer questions of this committee.

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That's for you to decide,

[Charlamagne Tha God]

to get more information. That's all you got? That's for you to decide. Now compare that to when Hillary Clinton was asked, should Trump testify in front of the House Oversight Committee to get more information. Let's listen.

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Absolutely. I was a lawyer. As a lawyer, you would look for pattern and practice if you were deposing a witness in a case that you were trying. If you were in court, what did you know about this person? Donald Trump has been held civilly liable for sexual assault by a jury of his peers. He has also been convicted on 34 felony counts for attempting to hide his relationship with a escort. Given past and prior conduct, he would be on my witness list.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Not only did she say yes, absolutely, she gave an explanation as to why it is a yes. One of these things is not like the others. Hillary gave the answer. Okay. That is the actual answer. What Bill Clinton did was cowardly. Alright? That's up to you to decide. Sure. Bill, you're right. It is up to them to decide. But can you at least explain why you think they should? Yes. President Trump should have to testify in front of the House Committee for all the reasons Hillary just laid out, not to mention for the amount of times his name has been mentioned in the files. And because it was revealed that the DOJ withheld FST files mentioning Trump. They're just trying to get information. Okay? That's it. They're just trying to get more information. So for Bill to say it's up to them to decide is cowardly. Okay. They called your wife into a deposition and questioned her and she said she didn't know. Epstein couldn't even recall meeting him. Meanwhile, someone who was his actual friend mentioned in the files as much as President Trump, you know, has, you know, in front of Republicans. Yes. Who support him. You, you couldn't say yes, he should have to testify. And here are the reasons why. I guess it's hard to do that when you too worried about making sure your own dirt stays under the rug. Okay. See, when political figures start answering a yes or no question like it's an essay prompt, it's because the real answer is either A, politically inconvenient or B, they trying to save their own ass and don't want to throw the current president under the bus because they know he's crazy enough to get them arrested. Okay, if you testified and your wife testified, why would it be so hard for President Trump to have to testify? Especially Bill, if what you said here is true. Let's listen.

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I hate this, but because I don't believe I should inject anything, but I do not want to leave the impression, since there was no follow up question, he never, the president never, this is 20 something years ago, never said anything to me to make me think he was involved in anything improper with regard to Epstein either. He, he just didn't. That's the truth. You know, as I said earlier, the only conversation I had with President Trump about this was in the early 2000s. And I have no information that he did anything wrong. I just want it all out there. I want everybody to get it all out there and let everybody see where we are.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

So if you want it all out there, then why shouldn't he come testify? If he never said anything to you to make you think he was involved with Epstein, then let him come testify. What are, what you are witnessing here is the fact that, as George Carlin said, this is one big club and we not in it. Okay? If you believe in accountability, it shouldn't depend on whose jersey the person is wearing. And in this moment, President Clinton and President Trump are wearing the same jersey. Okay? President Clinton is doing some heavy blocking for President Trump right here. Because when former presidents start punting on basic questions about testimony for current presidents, that's not being neutral. That's elite solidarity. Please give President Clinton the biggest he haw. Yes, indeed.

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