Representative Eric Burlison critiques Hillary Clinton deposition as lawmakers probe Epstein links

Rep. Eric Burlison tells Newsmax that Hillary Clinton claimed a lack of memory regarding Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell during a tense 5-hour deposition.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 3, 2026, 5:02 PM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Newsmax

Lack of Recollection Under Questioning

Representative Eric Burlison, a member of the House Oversight Committee, characterized Hillary Clinton’s five-hour deposition as a series of evasive maneuvers. According to Burlison, the former Secretary of State repeatedly cited a lack of memory regarding her past associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Burlison expressed significant skepticism, noting that Clinton appeared to have "no memory whatsoever" of the last several decades, even when presented with specific instances of Epstein’s involvement in Clinton-led initiatives and political fundraising.

Circumstantial Links to Epstein and Maxwell

During the testimony, lawmakers pointed to several documented connections between the Clintons and the Epstein circle. Burlison highlighted a 20,000 dollar campaign contribution from Epstein and his 17 documented visits to the White House as events that should have been memorable. Furthermore, the committee questioned Clinton on the employment of Ghislaine Maxwell’s nephew and Maxwell’s attendance at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. Despite these points, Hillary Clinton maintained that her relationship with Maxwell was distant and that she had almost no direct relationship with Epstein himself.

Discrepancies Between Bill and Hillary Clinton

While Burlison did not cite direct factual contradictions between the testimonies of Bill and Hillary Clinton, he noted a distinct lack of "lockstep" regarding their descriptions of Ghislaine Maxwell. Former President Bill Clinton reportedly indicated a closer relationship with Maxwell than his wife did. Burlison alleged that Hillary Clinton attempted to distance herself from the association by suggesting that both her husband and daughter, Chelsea, were closer to Maxwell than she was, effectively "throwing them under the bus" to minimize her own involvement.