Hillary Clinton Deposition Stopped Suddenly

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s deposition before the House Oversight Committee was briefly paused Thursday afternoon after Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) allegedly took an unauthorized photograph during the closed-door session and shared it with conservative commentator Benny Johnson.

House rules prohibit members from taking photos or recording images during confidential depositions, particularly when testimony is being given under subpoena. Johnson later posted the image on X, stating that Boebert had provided it to him.

“The hearing has been paused briefly while we figure out where the photo came from and why possibly members of Congress are violating House rules,” Clinton spokesperson Nick Merrill told reporters during the interruption. According to a person familiar with the proceedings, the deposition resumed shortly afterward and is expected to continue for several hours.

Boebert responded on social media, writing that Johnson “did nothing wrong.”

The appearance marks a historic moment, as both Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton were scheduled to testify before the committee under subpoena — the first time a former first couple has appeared in such a setting. The interview is being conducted in Chappaqua, New York, where the Clintons maintain their home. The session is being videotaped and will be released publicly at a later date.

In her opening remarks, Clinton told lawmakers she had no new information relevant to the committee’s inquiry. Members are expected to question her about a range of matters tied to the broader investigation.

House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) previously said Republicans planned to examine financial dealings, fundraising activities and other related topics as part of their review.

The disruption over the unauthorized photo added an unexpected layer of controversy to an already closely watched proceeding. With video of the deposition slated for eventual public release, the exchange is likely to remain a focal point of political discussion in the coming days.