former president bill clinton Lawmakers told the House Oversight Committee that recently discovered photos of him in a swimming pool with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the infamous hot tub photo, both taken at a hotel in Brunei, were not related to sexual misconduct.
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Is the Sultan of Brunei in the Epstein dossier?
Clinton’s testimony was made public on March 2 as part of the ongoing investigation into Epstein and his crimes.
Clinton talks about infamous hot tub photo with Epstein in testimony, and Maxwell And mentioned the Sultan of Brunei in the explanation. The photo and explanation sparked confusion and debate online about the Sultan of Brunei’s involvement in Epstein’s child trafficking network.
“It’s a small place, but it’s a very wealthy place, and Sudan is someone I got to know very well during my eight years as president through his involvement in the Asia-Pacific Leaders Conference that I sponsored and participated in,” he said.
Clinton claimed that he visited the hotel at the invitation of the Saudi Sultan, whom he met when he was president of the United States.
Clinton added: “When he [Sultan of Brunei] Knowing I was coming, he invited me to stay there. He said, “I want you to stay at this hotel, and I want you to use the pool.” So, I did that, and I got out of bed, exhausted. “
As a result, Clinton has made no verified comments, and there are no reports from reputable sources confirming Sudan’s involvement in Epstein’s network or documents.
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“I don’t think there was anyone else in that hot tub”
Clinton has denied knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s crimes, despite appearing with Epstein in many of the photos released by the Justice Department. Clinton’s team has previously responded to the photos, stressing that his documented interactions with Epstein were limited and specific.
When asked about Maxwell and Epstein’s presence at the resort, Clinton told lawmakers he didn’t remember who else was at the resort with him, but he did remember Epstein and Maxwell.
“I don’t think there was anyone else in that hot tub. I forgot there was anyone else in the hot tub,” he said.
Clinton did not explain why Maxwell and Epstein Traveled with him.
In response, he said that as far as he could recall, there were no minors in the pool. He went on to admit that he believed a Secret Service agent was present and that everyone present was a member of their party.
“I don’t think I ever knew this photo was taken,” he said.
