Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee was suddenly halted Thursday when her office freaked out over a photo being taken inside.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-C.O., allegedly took a photograph from inside the proceeding and shared it with conservative influencer Benny Johnson, who posted it online.
Clinton’s team immediately demanded the deposition be halted and complained to the press.
Take a look –
🚨BREAKING: The first image of Hillary Clinton testifying under oath about Jeffery Epstein to the Republican Oversight Committee.
This is the first time Hillary has had to answer real questions about Epstein. Clinton does not look happy.
Photo provided by Rep. Lauren Boebert. pic.twitter.com/mPtUyA4u5i
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 26, 2026
The disruption unfolded roughly an hour into Clinton’s testimony under oath in Chappaqua, New York, where the committee had traveled to question the former secretary of state about her relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill confirmed the pause to reporters outside the hearing room.
“It’s against chamber rules that were read at the top of the meeting,” Merrill said. “So, the hearing has been paused briefly while they figure out where the photo came from and why, possibly, members of Congress are violating House rules.” Straight Arrow News
🚨 BREAKING: Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition with the House Oversight Committee has been PAUSED after an unflattering photo of Hillary looking frazzled came out
I guess Hillary doesn't like pictures of her looking like the crypt keeper 🤣🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZmTR30l8Ug
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 26, 2026
The deposition was resumed a few minutes later.
Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said the committee is recording the hearing and that the transcript and video would be released after Clinton’s attorneys have an opportunity to review it.
Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, had been compelled to testify behind closed doors in order to comply with a subpoena to avoid a vote in the House to hold them in contempt.
Both had originally requested that their depositions be held in public, but Comer refused. He has indicated a public hearing remains possible after the closed-door sessions conclude.
Comer reiterated at a news conference ahead of the deposition Thursday that “no one’s accusing, at this moment, the Clintons of wrongdoing,” adding, “They’re going to have due process. But we have a lot of questions.”
Clinton delivered an opening statement before the interruption, attacking President Donald Trump for the hearing.
“I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island home or offices,” she said.
Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear before the committee Friday.