Breaking: Trump Spirals as Clinton Depositions Expose the Truth

Summary

The Parnas Perspective

Episode: Breaking: Trump Spirals as Clinton Depositions Expose the Truth
Host: Aaron Parnas
Date: March 2, 2026

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Episode Overview

Aaron Parnas dives into the major political story of the day: the release of Hillary and Bill Clinton's depositions in the ongoing Epstein files cases. Parnas brings his trademark blend of legal and political insight, decoding key moments from the depositions and explaining their significance—particularly how these documents fail to reveal new bombshells, but also don’t provide any relief for those in the White House. The episode focuses on how Republicans used the hearings to push conspiracy narratives, Clinton's tense exchanges with members of Congress, and surprising revelations about Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Clinton Deposition Drops

• [00:33] Parnas sets the stage: Both Hillary and Bill Clinton gave lengthy depositions, portions of which Aaron has reviewed.
  • "Ultimately they didn’t really reveal any new information too much, but they also didn’t necessarily help those in the White House." (Parnas, 00:33)

2. Hillary Clinton Faces Unauthorized Leak and Pizzagate Accusations

a. Photo Leak and Heated Exchange

• [01:32] Lauren Boebert, member of Congress, allegedly leaked an image of Secretary Clinton during testimony—a major breach of protocol.
  • Notable exchange as Clinton reacts strongly:
    • "I’m done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done. You can hold me in contempt from now until the cows come home. This is just typical behavior." (Hillary Clinton, 01:55)
  • Clinton demands a break and requests to go off the record.

b. Republican Focus on Conspiracy Theories

• [02:19] Parnas points out that Republicans repeatedly bring up debunked conspiracies instead of staying on topic:
  • "Republicans still decided to ask her about Pizzagate and a whole host of conspiracy theories and it was just odd to watch." (Parnas, 02:19)

c. Clinton Shuts Down Pizzagate Allegations

• [04:17] Clinton forcefully rejects the Pizzagate narrative:
  • "Pizzagate was totally made up. It was an outrageous allegation that ended up hurting a number of people that caused a deranged young man to show up with his assault rifle and shoot up a local pizzeria. I can’t believe you're even referencing it. You should be there." (Hillary Clinton, 04:17)

3. Nancy Mace Accuses Clinton of Being "Unhinged" Over Lutnick Connection

• [05:05] Nancy Mace presses Clinton on her relationship with Howard Lutnick and alleged Epstein fundraising:
  • Clinton describes Lutnick’s loss in 9/11 and her support for survivors:
    • "I know Howard Lutnick because when I was senator on 9/11, the firm he headed, Cantor Fitzgerald, suffered the greatest loss of life... I was taking care of the people who lost 3,000 lives." (Hillary Clinton, 05:05)
  • Mace accuses Clinton of "yelling," to which Clinton responds empathetically but remains firm:
    • "I am very sympathetic to your personal situation... If you don't want to hear what emotionally affected me, that's fine. But that's why I know Howard Lutnick." (Hillary Clinton, 06:40, 07:34)

4. GOP Attempts to Link Clinton to Anthony Weiner Files

• [07:42] Lauren Boebert shifts lines of questioning to Anthony Weiner's laptop—a topic ruled out of scope.
  • "Are you aware of any files that were on Anthony Weiner’s laptop...?" (Lauren Boebert, 08:01)
  • "The question was never answered because it was not within the scope of Jeffrey Epstein." (Parnas, 08:24)

5. Bill Clinton Deposition: Trump’s Contradictory Epstein Story

• [08:37] Bill Clinton describes his involvement in a charity golf tournament hosted by Joe Torrey, facilitated by Donald Trump.
• Trump referenced knowing Clinton flew on Epstein’s jet and claimed their falling out was due to a real estate dispute—not Epstein’s conduct, as Trump has previously told the public.
  • "He somehow knew I had flown in Jeffrey Epstein's aircraft. And he said, you know, we had some great times together over the years, but we fell out all because of a real estate deal. And he said, I'm sorry it happened. That's all." (Bill Clinton, 08:37)
  • Parnas: "That is important because Donald Trump had previously said they fell out due to the way Jeffrey Epstein treated the women at Mar-A-Lago... That’s not what Donald Trump told Bill Clinton." (Parnas, 09:39)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Hillary Clinton (on photo leak):
  • "You can hold me in contempt from now until the cows come home. This is just typical behavior." (01:55)
• Clinton on Pizzagate:
  • "Pizzagate was totally made up. It was an outrageous allegation that ended up hurting a number of people..." (04:17)
• Clinton on Nancy Mace’s accusation:
  • "If you don't want to hear what emotionally affected me, that's fine. But that's why I know Howard Lutnick." (07:34)
• Bill Clinton describing Trump's Epstein comments:
  • "We had some great times together over the years, but we fell out all because of a real estate deal." (08:37)
• Parnas summing up:
  • "That’s where we’re at right now in these depositions. I’m still going through them..." (09:39)

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Timeline & Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:33: Introduction of Clinton depositions, context & overview
• 01:32: Exchange over unauthorized photo leak during Clinton’s deposition
• 02:19: Commentary on Republican focus on conspiracy theories
• 04:17: Clinton’s emphatic response to Pizzagate allegations
• 05:05–07:34: Major exchange: Nancy Mace vs. Clinton on Lutnick, 9/11, and Epstein links
• 08:01–08:24: Unanswered Anthony Weiner laptop question & ruling on scope
• 08:37–09:39: Bill Clinton’s recounting of a Trump conversation about Epstein

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Conclusion

Aaron Parnas delivers detailed analysis of the Clinton depositions, highlighting Republicans’ persistent focus on conspiracy theories, Clinton’s controlled but forceful responses, and a potential contradiction in Trump’s narrative about his Epstein fallout. The episode’s clear legal and political framing helps listeners sift through heated political theatre to understand what actually emerged in the new documents—and what remains murky.

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Transcript

[A]

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[B]

We had major developments this afternoon. The Hillary and Bill Clinton Epstein depositions have dropped. And while there are a lot of notable moments that you need to know about from each of them, I reviewed most of Hillary's and parts of Bill's. They're very lengthy and I'm still reviewing many of them. But I wanted to go through pieces of them so that you had some top lines because ultimately they didn't really reveal anything new information too much, but they also didn't necessarily help those in the White House. So make sure to like, comment, share and subscribe. The more you like, the more people see this. Subscribe to my substack. Click the link below to support my work. Let's just jump right into it. First with Hillary Clinton's deposition. I want to start by focusing on one of the key moments of the deposition. And that's when Lauren Boebert, a member of Congress, essentially leaked an image of Secretary Clinton to Benny Johnson, a Republican influencer. Watch Secretary Clinton's reaction fundraiser to support

[C]

my friend Nia Lowy.

[B]

All right.

[D]

Excuse me, can I interrupt? I have another photos that are being released of the secretary as she is testifying from inside this room. Can you please advise me as to whether or not that's permissible and consistent with the rules, particularly given that we have asked for a public hearing in if there are photos that are being released of the secretary, she is testifying. Can you please explain how that.

[C]

I'm done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done. You can hold me in contempt from now until the cows come home. This is just typical behavior.

[B]

We will go off the record.

[C]

Oh, for heaven.

[D]

So I would like to understand how that's permissible.

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It doesn't matter. We all are abiding by the same rules.

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I. I will take that down.

[D]

Yeah, well, I would like to take

[C]

a break at this moment.

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I'd like to have a conversation.

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I'm done for now.

[B]

Go off the record. A stunning moment where Hillary Clinton chastises Lauren Boebert for posting an unauthorized image of the deposition room. Now, the deposition of Hillary Clinton was very odd because throughout Most of it was a four hour deposition. I watched various parts of it. Hillary Clinton didn't know much as it related to Jeffrey Epstein. We're not surprised about that. Going through all the files, I can tell you that Hillary Clinton is barely mentioned in the files, but Republicans still decided to ask her about Pizzagate and a whole host of conspiracy theories and it was just odd to watch. Here's her being asked about Pizzagate about at all.

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And how do you know Howard Lutnick

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paying $25,000 via affiliate.

[D]

Could you state for the record it was not to the campaign. So if you wouldn't mind just stating

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$20,000 to Hillary's 1999 Senate.

[C]

No, it's a joint. It was a joint.

[B]

Okay.

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State campaign.

[E]

Joint campaign. Okay, sure. Okay. So we have talked about those connections. In past public statements, as in 2017 speeches and interviews, you described Pizza Gate as a baseless conspiracy theory alleging you and others ran a child sex trafficking ring from a Washington pizzeria. Pizzeria basement. Have you reviewed any 2025, 2026 error Epstein files that were released that you believe reference or relate to those specific 2016 claims regarding the Podesta emails? Comet ping pong pizza used as code?

[B]

Possibly.

[D]

I'm sorry, you're asking her about whether

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she's reviewed emails in the Epstein files

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which relate to the wacky Pizzagate scam?

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You could characterize it however you want. I just would like to know if she's familiar with any of them. So.

[D]

Excuse me, your question is about whether or not she has reviewed any emails in the Epstein release files about Pizzagate?

[B]

Correct.

[C]

Pizzagate was totally made up. It was an outrageous allegation that ended up hurting a number of people that caused a deranged young man to show up with his assault rifle and shoot up a local pizzeria. I can't believe you're even referencing it. You should be there.

[E]

There are connections to.

[B]

So she attacked Lauren Boebert for asking about Pizzagate. Now, in addition, in addition, Nancy Mace went after Hillary Clinton over her connections to Howard Lutnick. This is the moment that Nancy Mace said Hillary Clinton became unhinged. I want you to watch and decide for yourself whether or not Secretary Clinton was actually unhinged.

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I know Howard Lutnick because when I was senator on 9 11, the firm he headed, Cantor Fitzgerald, suffered the greatest loss of life. As I recall, something like 650 of his employees were murdered by terrorists that day. Howard Lutnick missed being a victim because he was delayed dropping his child off to kindergarten you asked the question. I'm going to answer your question. This was what I spent my time doing.

[F]

I'm a survivor. Trying to look out for other survivors. Trying to.

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And I was taking care of the

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people who lost 3,000 lives. And now you're being disgant.

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Today you asked me.

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I have 16 survivors. I'm a survivor myself. You have emails. You've denied that Jeffrey Epstein. That you tried to get Jeffrey Epstein to give money to you. I did not. Howard Lnick was.

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You have an email with me asking

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Jeffrey EP for money from Howard Lutnick, sending it to Jeffrey Epstein and his people to raise money. I don't know about an event, an intimate event for you at his offices at Canter Fitzgerald. You're going to sit here if you let me finish obfuscate and say to this committee you didn't try to get money from Jeffrey Epstein when there was an intimate event in an email that Howard Lucknow emailed to Epstein's people and Epstein to get him to come to your intimate event at Canter Fitzgerald. A very small event. And so I'm not going to put it. You want to yell at me, that's fine, but I'll yell right back. Well, I am looking out for solutions. I'm doing the job that you would not do and refuse to do as Secretary of State.

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Thank you.

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And I yield back to no, I'm

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going to finish answering the question which I have a right to do. I am very sympathetic to your personal situation. I have read about it. I have seen you testify or speak on the floor about it. And I very much sympathize with not only what you went through, but appreciate your effort to stand up for survivors. I was a senator representing the people who were murdered on 9 11. Nobody lost more people than Howard Lutnick. You can say whatever you want. You can call them and have them appear before the committee. I knew him. I knew him as the man who lost the employees that he knew intimately, including his brother. And he was. Let her finish her answer.

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Let her finish her answer. You know what?

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If you don't want to hear what emotionally affected me, that's fine. But that's why I know Howard Lutnick.

[B]

And then the deposition concluded with Lauren Boebert asking a question that was simply not on topic related to Jeffrey Epstein. She was asking about Anthony Weiner, which no connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Things here.

[C]

You certainly are. You certainly are.

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We're just trying to get the truth out to the American people.

[C]

That would be very helpful.

[E]

Are you aware of Any files that were on Anthony Weiner's laptop in a folder that was titled Insurance, life Insurance, with a zip file titled

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Chairman's ruling.

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This is way out.

[D]

Is this within the scope, Mr. Chairman?

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The chairman rules that it's not within the scope.

[B]

The question was never answered because it was not within the scope of Jeffrey Epstein. Now, Bill Clinton deposition, meanwhile, sheds some interesting light about Donald Trump's relationship to Jeffrey Epstein. I want you to take a listen

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to this moment, the Safe at Home foundation. And it was designed to combat domestic violence, of which Joe Torrey had been a victim as a child. And so I wanted to support it. So Donald Trump gave him the golf course in New York to have a tournament on. And I played in it a couple times. And the day I was there, he would typically, Donald Trump would come out and play a few holes with us. And he somehow knew I had flown in Jeffrey Epstein's aircraft. And he said, you know, we had some great times together over the years, but we fell out all because of a real estate deal. And he said, I'm sorry it happened. That's all.

[B]

We fell out due to a real estate deal. Why is that important? That is important because Donald Trump had previously said that they fell out due to the way Jeffrey Epstein treated the women at Mar A Lago, the massage girls at Mar A Lago. That's not what Donald Trump told Bill Clinton. So that's where we're at right now in these depositions. I'm still going through them. Make sure to, like, comment, share and subscribe. I'll have another update for you soon. Hey, folks, thanks so much for watching. Feel free to add this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you watch for the latest breaking news and daily hits throughout the day. Make sure to follow. Subscribe. See you soon for more.