‘Simply not right’: Bill Clinton blasts GOP in first remarks after deposition

Former President Bill Clinton released a video statement late Friday after testifying for six hours before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, insisting he “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and defending his wife for what he argued was “simply not right.”

“I did it for two reasons,” Clinton said. “First, I love my country, including our Constitution. And America was built on the idea that no person is above the law, even presidents – especially presidents.” The former...