"Have you reviewed any 2025, 2026 Epstein files that were released that you believe reference or relate to those specific 2016 claims regarding the [John] Podesta emails Comet Ping Pong pizza, used as code, possibly? This question from Rep. Boebert referenced Pizzagate, the entirely fabricated conspiracy theory."
"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. Clinton's response emphasized the real-world harm caused by the conspiracy theory."
"I mean, I expected a lot of interesting questions today, But Pizzagate was not on my list. Clinton expressed surprise at the direction of questioning during her deposition, indicating the focus on debunked conspiracy theories rather than substantive matters."
The House Oversight Committee released footage from Hillary Clinton's six-hour deposition regarding alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. During the hearing, Rep. Lauren Boebert questioned Clinton about Pizzagate, the thoroughly debunked 2016 conspiracy theory claiming Clinton operated a child sex-trafficking ring from a Washington pizza restaurant. Clinton dismissed the allegations as fabricated and noted the theory had caused real harm, including inspiring a shooting at the pizzeria. Boebert also violated GOP rules by leaking photos from the closed-door deposition. Democratic members had requested a public hearing, and questions arose about whether releasing images during testimony complied with established procedures.
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