The Indo Daily: ‘Pizzagate’, hot-tub pics, and angry walkouts: Inside the Clintons’ Epstein deposition

More than two decades after impeachment and years after leaving the White House, Bill and Hillary Clinton are once again at the centre of political controversy.

4 Mar, 23:40 — 5 Mar, 06:10

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Why this matters

The release of Jeffrey Epstein's files is significant due to the high-profile individuals implicated in his sex trafficking network, including former President Bill Clinton. These revelations could reignite public scrutiny of powerful figures and raise questions about accountability and justice for Epstein's victims.

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Coverage focuses on the release of new Epstein files, particularly highlighting Bill Clinton's deposition and alleged reactions to photos, while also touching on Hillary Clinton's involvement and broader political controversy. There is a general consensus on the release of the files and the Clintons' connection to the Epstein scandal, but details regarding the content of the depositions and specific reactions vary.

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delfi-ltcentercenter-rightsensationalEmphasizes Bill Clinton's alleged inappropriate reaction

irish-independentcentercenter-rightsensationalHighlights sensational aspects of Clinton deposition

times-ukcentercenter-rightneutralConnects Epstein files to 'missing' Trump claims

Coverage leans: center-right

The coverage leans center-right, with outlets focusing on sensational aspects of the Epstein files and the Clintons' involvement, often highlighting potentially embarrassing or controversial details.

What sources agree on

New Epstein files are being released
Bill and Hillary Clinton are connected to the Epstein scandal
Bill Clinton's deposition is a key part of the new file releases

Where they diverge

Bill Clinton's reaction during the deposition

delfi-lt

Clinton giggled and smiled while looking at photos from the Epstein files, unable to look away.

irish-independent

The deposition involved 'hot-tub pics' and 'angry walkouts', implying a more contentious and varied emotional response from Clinton.

The scope of the Clintons' involvement in the controversy

irish-independent

Bill and Hillary Clinton are at the center of a political controversy, linking it to their past and present political standing.

delfi-lt

Focuses primarily on Bill Clinton's specific reaction to photos, without explicitly detailing Hillary Clinton's direct involvement in this particular deposition or the broader political implications.

Key claims4 unverified

Bill Clinton giggled while looking at Epstein files photos during his deposition.

unverified·delfi-lt

The Clintons' Epstein deposition involved 'Pizzagate', 'hot-tub pics', and 'angry walkouts'.

unverified·irish-independent

New Epstein files are being released after claims about 'missing' Trump files.

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Coverage gaps

Specific details about 'Pizzagate' and 'angry walkouts' during the deposition

Reportedirish-independent

Missingdelfi-lttimes-uk

Claims about 'missing' Trump files in relation to Epstein

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Missingirish-independentdelfi-lt

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?Four Pinocchios

"These [Epstein] files were released. And, like, Donald Trump is sort of all over this.'

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Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a general announcement of file releases to specific, sensational details emerging from Bill Clinton's deposition.

Initial Reports of File ReleaseMarch 4 evening

The Times reported on the impending release of new Epstein files, linking it to prior claims about missing Trump-related documents.

Focus on Bill Clinton's DepositionMarch 5 morning

Delfi-LT and Irish Independent published articles detailing aspects of Bill Clinton's deposition, including his alleged reactions to photos and the contentious nature of the proceedings.

How outlets covered this

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