Bill Clinton Testifies Under Subpoena in The Congreessional Epstein Probe

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Epstein Chronicles Host: Bobby Capucci
Episode: Bill Clinton Testifies Under Subpoena in The Congressional Epstein Probe
Date: May 24, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Bobby Capucci provides detailed commentary on former President Bill Clinton’s closed-door congressional deposition regarding his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Bobby discusses media coverage, political spin, historical context, and reactions from both political parties. He emphasizes the importance of waiting for deposition transcripts before forming concrete opinions, critiques certain lawmakers (particularly Anna Paulina Luna), and calls for accountability across the political spectrum.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

The Clinton Deposition: Speculation vs Substance

• Lack of Firsthand Information (00:45):

  • Bobby notes most reactions rely on “sound bites from elected officials who obviously have skin in the game,” and urges no one to be “dog walked by a bunch of people in the legacy media that really have no idea what they’re talking about anyway.”
  • Emphasizes the need for “transcripts and the video” before drawing conclusions.

• Bill Clinton’s Claims (01:30):

  • Clinton claims in his opening statement that he “did nothing wrong” and “saw no signs of Epstein’s sexual abuse.”
  • Bobby questions this: “I don’t believe him… You mean to tell me nobody in his security detail ran a report on who Jeffrey Epstein was?” (01:55)
  • Bobby concedes: “I'm not saying Bill Clinton saw Jeffrey Epstein abusing girls, but he knew that Jeffrey Epstein was a criminal. Come on. Everybody knew that.”

• Timing and Reluctance (03:00):

  • Bobby criticizes Clinton for not addressing these issues earlier, saying, “props for Bill Clinton for finally sitting down for this deposition. But why did it have to take this long? Why couldn't he have just come forward years ago and laid it all out?”
  • Mentions that Clinton and his circle persistently “lied about the depths of their relationship.”

• Consistency and Fairness (04:00):

  • Stresses impartiality: “Balls are balls and strikes are strikes. The deposition…marked the first time a former President has been compelled to testify to Congress.”

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Congressional Reactions and Political Spin

• Committee Focus and Selectivity (05:00):

  • Notes the Republican committee’s purported shift of focus: “their attention was mostly shifting to other individuals. Well, not Les Wexner, huh? That's convenient.”
  • Calls out specific lawmakers, especially Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, for their performances: “This lady is reckless, and she doesn't deserve to be anywhere near this story. She should work on other things because this is way above her head.” (06:00)

• Accountability for Relationships Post-Conviction (06:40):

  • Quotes Rep. James Comer: “We have questions about anyone who spent time with Epstein post conviction… Once you knew Jeffrey Epstein was a sex offender, why did you continue the relationship?”

• Clinton’s Defense and "Selective Memory" (08:00):

  • Clinton insists he ended association with Epstein before 2008, says it's “difficult to recall the specifics of events from more than 20 years ago.”
  • Rep. John Maguire accuses Clinton of “having selective memory,” while Rep. Nick Langworthy says: “Clinton was quite candid, perhaps more candid than his attorneys were comfortable.” (08:32)

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Broader Context: Political, Legal, and Media Narratives

• Imagery and Media Coverage (10:37):

  • Refers to the photos surfaced by DOJ showing Clinton with Epstein and Maxwell.
  • Notes: “Comer claimed the committee has collected evidence that Epstein visited the White House 17 times and that Bill Clinton flew on Epstein’s airplane 27 times.”

• Democratic Position & Precedent (13:30):

  • Democrats assert if Clinton can be subpoenaed, so should Trump, who had “his own relationship with Epstein.”
  • Rep. Robert Garcia says: “I think that President Trump needs to man up, get in front of this committee and answer the questions and stop calling this investigation a hoax.” (13:57)

• Host’s Stance on Next Steps (12:20, 14:24):

  • Bobby stresses, “I'm not going to sit here and tell you guys one way or the other… We have an idea, but we don't know the nuance. So, I'm going to reserve heavy criticism one way or the other until we have the facts.”
  • Calls for the publication of the deposition “transcript and video recording of both days,” and says he’ll go through it “right here on air, every single word.” (14:24)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“I'm not taking too much from the Hillary Clinton or Bill Clinton deposition yet. Until I can see the transcripts and the video for myself, I'm not going to be dog walked by a bunch of people in the legacy media that really have no idea what they're talking about anyway.”
— Bobby Capucci (00:45)

“I'm not saying Bill Clinton saw Jeffrey Epstein abusing girls, but he knew that Jeffrey Epstein was a criminal. Come on. Everybody knew that. Everybody knew he was running money… bundling… ties to gun runners.”
— Bobby Capucci (02:20)

“[Anna Paulina Luna] is reckless, and she doesn't deserve to be anywhere near this story… this is way above her head.”
— Bobby Capucci (06:00)

“We have questions about anyone who spent time with Epstein post conviction… Once you knew Jeffrey Epstein was a sex offender, why did you continue the relationship?”
— Rep. James Comer, cited by Bobby (06:40)

“Clinton was quite candid, perhaps more candid than his attorneys were comfortable.”
— Rep. Nick Langworthy (08:32)

“Democrats are also calling for the resignation of Trump’s Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick… The public release of the case files showed that Lutnick actually had two engagements with Epstein.”
— Bobby Capucci summarizing congressional demands (15:00)

“Once we get the deposition transcripts in hand, let's go through the deposition transcripts right here on air, every single word. And then, of course, we'll break it down afterwards like we always do when we have all the information available to us.”
— Bobby Capucci (14:24)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:45 — Host intro and overview; skepticism about media spin
• 01:30–04:15 — Clinton's defense, host’s critique, call for facts
• 05:00–06:35 — Critique of committee selectivity and Rep. Luna
• 06:40–08:34 — Accountability for post-conviction association, GOP reactions
• 10:37–13:30 — Media/data (photos, travel), party maneuvering, calls for testimony from Trump and Lutnick
• 14:24 (closing) — Host promises thorough analysis upon release of deposition transcripts

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Tone and Language

Bobby Capucci maintains a skeptical, candid, and often critical tone, particularly toward political spin, media narratives, and certain lawmakers. He repeatedly underscores the importance of evidence over speculation, a hallmark of the episode.

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Conclusion

This episode is a critical, evidence-focused commentary on Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition and its broader implications for political accountability. Bobby Capucci resists drawing conclusions before full facts are released and challenges both sides of the political aisle to hold all implicated figures to the same standard of scrutiny. The expectation is set for a detailed breakdown once transcripts are made public.

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Transcript

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What's up everyone? And welcome to another episode of the Epstein Chronicles. So Slick Willie gave his deposition yesterday and everybody seems to have a big opinion about what was said or what wasn't said. Meanwhile, we haven't even seen the transcripts or the video yet, so how do we know? All we have are sound bites from elected officials who obviously have skin in the game both ways and who both have motivation to spin the truth into a narrative that fits what they want us to believe. So I'm not taking too much from the Hillary Clinton or Bill Clinton deposition yet. Until I can see the transcripts and the video for myself, I'm not going to be dog walked by a bunch of people in the legacy media that really have no idea what they're talking about anyway. So I'm going to wait until we get the transcripts before I have a heavy opinion one way or the other. Now, that said, let's do a brief overview of what went down and and some of the things that are coming out. And to do that, we're going to use an article from the AP headline, Bill Clinton says he did nothing wrong with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship. This article was authored by Stephen Groves. Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday he did nothing wrong in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago. Okay, I don't believe him, but that's what he says. He had no idea what Jeffrey Epstein was up to at all, huh? No clue. Former President of the United States. You mean to tell me nobody in his security detail ran a report on who Jeffrey Epstein was? I mean, of course he can say that, but if you believe him, that's up to you. Personally, I do not believe him. Now, I'm not saying Bill Clinton saw Jeffrey Epstein abusing girls, but he knew that Jeffrey Epstein was a criminal. Come on. Everybody knew that. Everybody knew he was running money. Everybody knew he was bundling. Everybody knew about his ties to gun runners. So please stop the nonsense. I saw nothing and I did nothing wrong. The former Democratic President said in an opening statement he shared on social media. The closed door deposition ended after more than six hours of questioning from lawmakers who said he answered every question posed to him. Well, that's good. And look, props for Bill Clinton for finally sitting down for this deposition. But why did it have to take this long? Why couldn't he have just come forward years ago and laid it all out? Look, this is what was happening. I did nothing wrong and I have nothing to hide. But instead, he sent out that Angel Urina dude to tell us a bunch of and lies. And they're still lying about the depths of their relationship. I can tell you right now that the Clintons, including Hillary Clinton, vacationed at Zorro Ranch. And this is from sources that were at the ranch at the time. So they can say whatever they want, but we know the truth. Now, of course, again, that does not mean that Bill Clinton was sitting in some room with Jeffrey Epstein and abusing girls. And I've been very consistent saying that as much as I don't like Bill Clinton, balls are balls and strikes are strikes. The deposition in the Clinton's hometown of Chappaqua, New York, marked the first time a former President has been compelled to testify to Congress. It came a day after Clinton's wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, sat with lawmakers for her own deposition. And again, same with that deposition. We don't really know what's what yet. So I'm going to reserve having a heavy opinion until I get those transcripts because it seems like right now people are just talking about the things that they want to be true and ignoring anything else. But that's not how it works, right? We have to look at the whole thing, the whole deposition for what it is, a whole deposition. That way we have context and we know exactly what we're talking about. Bill Clinton has also not been accused of any wrongdoing. And Republican members of the House Oversight Committee did not immediately level any accusations against the Clintons as they departed Chappaqua. They planned to review the depositions, but said their attention was mostly shifting to other individuals. Well, not Les Wexner, huh? That's convenient. Somebody should ask James Comer about that. And you see all these Republicans that Showed up in New York. Why weren't they down in Ohio? No, Representative Luna down in Ohio. Was she too busy with interdimensional beings and falsely painting Epstein survivors as traffickers? I mean, it's awesome that she made some time to get away from her influencer life on the Internet to get to New York, but it would have been nice if these GOP committee members would have went down to Ohio as well. So anything that Luna says, I would take with a grain of salt. She's not a serious person. Not at all. In fact, she's caused a lot of damage by lobbing a grenade and trying to act like all these survivors were traffickers. You need to be very clear when you're talking like that. I mean, we've already seen that commentary be twisted and turned and weaponized against the survivors, but nobody's calling Luna out. I guess I will. This lady is reckless, and she doesn't deserve to be anywhere near this story. She should work on other things because this is way above her head. Lawmakers are grappling with what accountability in the United States looks like at a time when men around the world have been toppled from their high power posts for maintaining their connections with Epstein after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to state charges in Florida for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. Raping an underage girl. Let's just call it what it is. Holy. So if it was your daughter, would you say that Jeffrey Epstein solicited prostitution from an underage girl? Or would you say that he raped your daughter? We have questions about anyone who spent time with Epstein post conviction, said Republican James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight Committee. Once you knew Jeffrey Epstein was a sex offender, why did you continue the relationship? Well, that's a good question. Why don't you ask Howard Lutnick? Stupid. I don't think these guys understand that they're lighting whatever little legacy they have on fire. When historians come back and look at this time period, it's not going to end well for these dudes. Bill Clinton, in his opening statement, said that he had long stopped associating with Epstein by the time of his 2008 guilty plea. He also said it would be difficult to recall the specifics of events from more than 20 years ago, but expressed certainty that he had not witnessed signs of Epstein's abuse. No, not at all. I saw nothing. Ah. I was in Arkansas. I had no idea what was going on as he's getting a massage from a traffic girl. I mean, come on, dude, it's one thing to say you didn't, you know, partake. It's a whole other thing to try and lie to me and say you didn't know what was going on, or at least suspect, because there's no way that anybody that was around Epstein thought that Jeffrey Epstein had all these beautiful women around him because he was some kind of Casanova, okay? Bill Clinton, in his opening statement said, said that he had long stopped associating with Epstein by the time of his 2008 guilty plea. He also said it would be difficult to recall the specifics of events from more than 20 years ago, but expressed certainty that he had not witnessed signs of Epstein's abuse. Republican John Maguire accused Bill Clinton of having selective memory during the questioning, but other GOP members departed, acknowledging that he had handled the deposition with skill and candor. Comer called Bill Clinton charming during the questioning. Clinton was quite candid, perhaps more candid than his attorneys were comfortable, said Republican Representative Nick Langworthy. Well, that's good to hear, and he should be, especially since he says he has nothing to hide.

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Republicans have wanted to question Bill Clinton about Epstein for years, especially as conspiracy theories arose following Epstein's 2019 suicide, allegedly in a New York jail cell while he faced sex trafficking charges. Those calls reached a fever pitch late last year when several photos of the former president surfaced in the Department of Justice first release of the case on Epstein and Maxwell, a British socialite. You mean child abuser all around scuzzbag bipedal serpent, that's what you mean. Who was convicted of sex trafficking in December of 2021 but maintains that she's innocent. Bill Clinton was photographed on a plane seated alongside a woman whose face is redacted, his arm around her. Another photo showed Clinton and Maxwell in a pool with another person whose face was redacted. Epstein also visited the White House several times during President Clinton's presidency, and the pair later made several international trips together for their humanitarian work. Comer claimed the committee has collected evidence that Epstein visited the White House 17 times and that Bill Clinton flew on Epstein's airplane 27 times. Democratic lawmakers said they also posed tough questions to Bill Clinton about his relationship with Epstein and Maxwell. I bet you none of them asked if Bill Clinton was romantically involved with Glenn Maxwell, because that's one of the rumors we heard. And again, that was brought to us by the Daily Beast, not exactly a bastion of conservatism. We are only here because he hid it from everyone so well for so long, bill Clinton said in his opening statement. And by the time it came to light with his 2008 guilty plea, I had long stopped associating with him. Bill Clinton also went after Comercial for calling his wife before the committee, telling him that including her was simply not right. Comer said the committee was working to quickly publish a transcript and video recording of both days of depositions. Well, that's what I want. I'm not going to sit here and tell you guys one way or the other what went down, because we just don't know yet. We have an idea, but we don't know the nuance. We don't know the back and forth. So. So I'm going to reserve heavy criticism one way or the other until we have the facts. I know, I know that's shocking to hear. Democrats who have supported the push to get answers from Bill Clinton are arguing that it sets precedent that should apply to President Trump, a Republican who had his own relationship with Epstein. I think that President Trump needs to man up, get in front of this committee and answer the questions and stop calling this investigation a hoax, said Representative Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the committee, on Friday. Comer has pushed back on that idea Saying that Trump has answered questions on Epstein from the press. No, he hasn't. Absolutely not. And if you think the right is going to wiggle out of having Trump get deposed at some point over this, you're wrong. They open that door and now they're gonna have to walk through it. Trump on Friday expressed remorse at Bill Clinton being forced to testify. I like Bill Clinton and I don't like seeing him deposed, he told reporters as he departed the White House en route to Corpus Christi, Texas. Democrats are also calling for the resignation of Trump's Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick. Lutnick was a longtime neighbor of Epstein in New York City, but said on a podcast that he severed ties with Epstein following a 2005 tour of Epstein's home that disturbed Lutnick and his wife. Well, that's a lie. Just about everything Lutnick has told us about Epstein and his relationship is a lie. So if anybody should be testifying right now, certainly Lutnick. The public release of the case files showed that Lutnick actually had two engagements with Epstein. Years later, he attended a 2011 event at Epstein's home. And in 2012, his family had lunch with Epstein on his private island, and they were also involved in a business together. Adfin well, you don't want to add that here. Not part of the story. He should be removed from office and at a minimum, should come before the committee, garcia said of Lutnick. Republican Representative Nancy Mace questioned Hillary Clinton about Lutnick's relationship to Epstein during the deposition on Thursday. On Friday morning, Mace joined in, calling for the Commerce Secretary to come before the committee. I believe we will have the votes to subpoena him, democratic Representative Rohana said. And they should. Howard Lutnick has obviously lied, so he needs to be called before the committee, put under oath, and let's get to the bottom of it. So I think we're going to wrap up right here. And once we get the deposition transcripts in hand, let's go through the deposition transcripts right here on error, every single word. And then, of course, we'll break it down afterwards like we always do when we have all the information available to us. But from the initial view here, from the initial reporting, it doesn't look like they got much. Doesn't look like much was accomplished. So we'll see what the transcripts say when they come out. But until then, that's going to do it for this one. All the information that goes with this episode can be found in the description box.

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